Classic Oakeshott Type XVa Sword

[Jack Loomes]

Geography: Made in Italy, Europe

Date: c. 1490-1500

Medium: Steel [blade]; partially gilded iron, gilded copper alloy, wood, leather [hilt]

Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 35 13/16 inches (21.5 x 91 cm)

For more information on Oakeshott Type XVa Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/166/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.philamuseum.org