Transitional Oakeshott Type X to XII Knightly Sword

In the style of the 12th Century. Width, double-edged blade with central ridge on both sides, straight, angular guard, faceted knob, leather-covered grip.

Length 95 cm.

For more information on Oakeshott Type X Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword:

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& for Type XII:

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