Oakeshott Type XII Gaddhjalt Sword w/ Lemon Shaped Pommel

German around 1200. Double-edged on both sides about two-thirds blade with fullers. Widely extended to the ends tapered guard with rectangular cross section.

Length 96.5 cm.

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

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