Longsword of Oakeshott Type XVa / Medieval Two Hander Sword

[Jack Loomes]

A matching two hander on an effigy of Georg von Seckendorf 1444, Church Heilsbronn.

Editor's Note: This sword is a best fit for Oakeshott Type XVa, but could be a contender for Type XVIa or even XVIIIa at a push.

Length 146cm

Dating 1400-1450

For more information on Oakeshott Type XVa swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: Oakeshott Type XVa Swords

This extract for Type XVIa:Oakeshott Type XVIa Swords

This extract for Type XVIIIa: Oakeshott Type XVIIIa Swords

Source: www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15435&page=2&pp=30