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Lenticular Oakeshott Type XIIIa Sword Apr 30, 2014 5:43:34 GMT

Post by Jack Loomes on Apr 30, 2014 5:43:34 GMT

Editor's Note: Below translated by Google from the original German.

Styrian order in 1580. Powerful, double-edged blade with double-sided measuring total inlaid orb mark and engraved "IHS". On each deep beaten wrought-brand approach. Guard and conical knob made of iron. Original leather covered (slightly looser) wooden handle. Blade partially stained and locally somewhat pitted.

Length 134 cm.

For more information on Oakeshott Type XIII Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/152/oakeshott-xiiib-records-medieval-sword

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