Oakeshott Type XIIa Medieval Sword w/ Type K Pommel

Late 13th/Early 14th Century.

In excavated condition, with broad tapering blade with rounded point and shallow central fuller almost to the point on each side, one side inlaid with a latten cross towards the forte, hilt comprising quillons of square section widening towards the tips, flat tapering tang, and slightly compressed chamfered wheel pommel with ovoidal button finial.

96.7 cm. blade

The pommel conforms to Oakeshott's Type K with quillons of Style 2. For similar examples see Ewart Oakeshott, The Sword In The Age Of Chivalry, 1964, pl. 11, A-C

This sword has an almost identical counterpart: sword-site.com/thread/807/oakeshott-type-xiia-medieval-sword

For more information on Oakeshott Type XII Swords see this extract of Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/128/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.bonhams.com/auctions/17944/lot/208/