Jack Loomes
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Post by Jack Loomes on Sept 15, 2013 4:15:12 GMT
In excavated condition, with long tapering heavy double-edged blade with broad central fuller over most of its length on each side, iron hilt comprising straight quillons of circular section with trumpet-shaped terminals, and heavily chamfered wheel pommel (one quillon expertly restored, blackened overall). 99.7 cm. blade See also this extract from Records of the Medieval Sword by Ewart Oakeshott regarding sword type XII: sword-site.com/thread/127/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.bonhams.com
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