Gilt Oakeshott Type XV Medieval / Renaissance Sword

Italy, late 15th century and 19th century (blade)

19th century (hilt)

19th century (etching on blade)

Iron or steel, copper, gold and bronze, engraved and etched

Length: 89.5 cm

Width: 5.3 cm

Weight: 1.106 kg

Inscription: 'M · AGRIPPA · L F · COS · III

Inscription: 'DIVIIVLI' (Divi julii)

Stamp: Five pairs of sickle marks Defacing the etchings

Maker's mark 20cm from hilt

A495

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

Source: wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60988&viewType=detailView