Oakeshott Type XII Scottish Knightly Sword
Apr 15, 2014 8:43:05 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Apr 15, 2014 8:43:05 GMT
Geography: Made in Scotland, Europe
Date: c. 1400-1425
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 35 1/4 inches x 1/8 inches, 1 pounds 6.2 ounces (19.4 x 89.5 x 0.3 cm, 0.63 kg [having been subjected to heavy corrosion, restoration and having lost its grip])
For more information on Oakeshott Type XII Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/127/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword
Source: www.philamuseum.org
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