Oakeshott Type XIX Medieval Sword w/ Early Finger Guard

Sword. European, probably Italian, late 14th or early 15th century. The hilt with a finger guard and marked with the date 1432
Object number: IX.950

Sword, blade Oakeshott Type XIX; pommel Oakeshott Type G; cross-guard Oakeshott Type 5. Place and date of manufacture European, probably Italian, late 14th or early 15th century. The hilt with a finger guard and marked with the date 1432.

Measurements and Specifications:
Overall length: 41" (1041mm)
Weight: 1 lb 11 oz (765 grams)
Blade length: 34" (864mm)
Blade width (at base): 1.33" (34mm)
Length of the fuller: 12.6" (320mm)
Ricasso length: 1.77" (45mm)
Point of balance: 7.5" (190mm) from the cross
Pommel diameter: 2.16" (55mm), thickness: 0.55" (14mm)
Grip length: 4.33" (110mm), width: 0.67" (17mm)
Guard width: 5.75" (146mm), thickness at the ends: 0.1" (2mm)
Width of the finger ring: 1.1" (28mm), "height" lengthwise: 1.42" (36mm)
Blade thickness at base: 0.2" (5mm), 4" (100mm) from the point: 0.1" (2mm), 1.6" (40mm) from the point: 0.1" (2mm, reinforced)

For more information regarding sword type XIX see this extract from Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/127/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: collections.royalarmouries.org/