Oakeshott Type XII Medieval Sword w/ Extremely Long Blade

[Jack Loomes]

In excavated condition, with long tapering heavy double-edged blade with broad central fuller over most of its length on each side, iron hilt comprising straight quillons of circular section with trumpet-shaped terminals, and heavily chamfered wheel pommel (one quillon expertly restored, blackened overall).

99.7 cm. blade

See also this extract from Records of the Medieval Sword by Ewart Oakeshott regarding sword type XII: sword-site.com/thread/127/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.bonhams.com