Oakeshott Type XVIa Two Hander Sword

Early 16th Century

In excavated condition, with broad tapering double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section, the forte with slender double fullers along each side, one side inlaid in latten with a double cross mark, and on the other with further latten marks including a crescent moon, a star and a crucifix, iron hilt comprising straight quillons of circular section cut with turns and widening strongly to the tips, long flat tapering tang, and large stopper-shaped pommel surmounted by a button on a washer .

109 cm. blade, 141.4 cm. overall

For more information on Oakeshott Type XVIa swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/167/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

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