Oakeshott Type XVa Medieval Sword w/Octangular Pommel

Editor's Note: This sword is definitely a contender for being part of the XVIII family, but I have chosen to place it in Type XV - I believe it is a closer fit. I think this highlights the sometimes arbitrariness of the Oakeshott Typology; again though, it is the best system we currently have to hand and its flaws are smaller than its strengths.

Geography: Made in Italy, Europe

Date: c. 1400-1415

Medium: Steel [blade]; iron [hilt]; wood replaced

Dimensions: Length (overall): 40 1/2 inches (102.9 cm) Blade: 3 7/16 x 31 3/4 inches (8.7 x 80.6 cm) Width (quillions): 10 1/16 inches (25.6 cm) Diameter (pommel): 2 5/16 inches (5.8 cm) Weight: 3 lb. (1360.79g)

For more information on Oakeshott Type XVa Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/166/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/214681.html?mulR=82200736|37