Oakeshott Type XVI Sword w/ Complex Hilt

Second quarter of the 17th century

Measurements: overall length 107.5 cm

This infantry sword has a straight, double-edged blade (from an earlier period), ribbed at the centre, with a double groove at the base with unclear inscriptions, tang marked “IK”. The iron hilt with double guard and ring is decorated with double knots, it has a lower rear ring and thumb ring and a mushroom-shaped pommel with leather-bound wooden grip.

For more information on Oakeshott Type XVI swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/167/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

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