Gotisches Bohrschwert / Gothic Drilling Sword Type XVa Sword

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Editor's Note: Text translated from German by Google.

French, end of 14th century.

Double-edged, ridged on both sides, powerful thrusting blade with offset square-cut guard. Conical, (the knob broken and welded) long fishing rod with disc pommel.

The full length preserved, preserved sword with stronger signs of corrosion on guard and pommel.

Length 114 cm.

According to the consignor found on the battlefields of Amiens.

For more information regarding 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

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