Correct, it is a basket-hilted sword, specifically a broadsword, since it has two edges. Also known as a claymore in 18th/19th century British literature.
Correct, it is a basket-hilted sword, specifically a broadsword, since it has two edges. Also known as a claymore in 18th/19th century British literature.
North Africa, Wide, European, double-edged blade with round tip, of hexagonal section. First part with iron reinforcement, with a stamp. Brass, cross-quillon, engraved and pierced, iron pommel, shaped as Brazil nut, chiselled in the upper part. Leather-covered grip. Leather scabbard, decorated with geometrical imprints, brass mounts, decorated en suite with the quillon. Three suspension laces. Scarce. length 89.5 cm.
North Africa, Wide, European, double-edged blade with round tip, of hexagonal section. First part with iron reinforcement, with a stamp. Brass, cross-quillon, engraved and pierced, iron pommel, shaped as Brazil nut, chiselled in the upper part. Leather-covered grip. Leather scabbard, decorated with geometrical imprints, brass mounts, decorated en suite with the quillon. Three suspension laces. Scarce. length 89.5 cm.
A beautiful Oakeshott type XI with a stunningly gilt scabbard mythically said to have belonged to St. Mauritius, possibly made in France, ca. 1050-1100, housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
A 13th century sword of German origin, this sword was found in the River Witham, England in 1825. The meaning of the inscription on the blade is unknown and debated among scholars. It is currently housed at the British Musem
A 13th century sword of German origin, this sword was found in the River Witham, England in 1825. The meaning of the inscription on the blade is unknown and debated among scholars. It is currently housed at the British Musem
