English or French Two-Handed Sword, 15th Century.

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English or French two-handed sword, 15th century



This is a replica of a two-handed sword from the mid-15th century. The original was excavated in France (presumably found in a fort near the battlefield of Castillon-la-Bataille, dating from 1453). The two-handed sword is one of a group of over eighty swords discovered at the same site and has been part of the Royal Armouries collection since 1978, object number ix.1787.



This type of sword is believed to have been used during the later years of the Hundred Years' War. Swords such as this were used during the Wars of the Roses and the early Tudor period. They are characterised by a fishtail pommel, a straight guard with rounded and flared ends and a double-edged blade with a flattened, diamond-shaped cross-section.



The blade of this replica was handcrafted by a skilled blacksmith. It is made of 1080 carbon steel, hardened and tapered distally for optimal weight distribution.



The wooden core scabbard is covered with leather. The tip is reinforced with a brass plate, which is decorated with a typical recess of the period. At the muzzle, the leather covers part of the crossguard at the height of the ricasso.



A certificate of authenticity and cleaning cloth are included.



Details:

- Material: 1080 carbon steel

- Total length: approx. 147.3cm

- Blade length: approx. 114.3 cm

- Weight: approx. 1.81 kg

- Includes leather case

- Manufacturer item number: 501833



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