11th Century German Knightly Sword w/Inlaid Coat of Arms
Jun 19, 2021 14:44:01 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Jun 19, 2021 14:44:01 GMT
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Description: Sturdy double-edged blade with flat fullers on both sides. On one side a small copper-inlaid escutcheon with three diagonal beams. On the opposite side a cross symbol inlaid in copper. Iron quillons slightly curved towards the blade with short, conically widening arms. Iron Brazil-nut pommel. Length 93 cm.
Condition: III +
Lot 4306
Date of Auction: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at 10 am
For more information on Oakeshott's Type X swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/138730
Source: www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/138730
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