Oakeshott Type X Medieval Cruciform Sword

First Half Of The 14th Century

In excavated condition, with broad tapering double-edged blade with wide central fuller along each side (partially patched with lead towards the point), hilt comprising straight quillons of circular section with trumpet-shaped terminals, heavy wheel pommel of copper-alloy with chamfered edge on each side, and original wooden grip-scales

76 cm. blade

FOOTNOTES

For similar swords see Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer, Middelalderens Tveæggede Sværd, 1954, vol. II, pls. XIII (d), XIV (g) and XV (a-f); and R.E. Oakeshott, The Sword in the Age of Chivalry, 1965, pl. 28

Antique Arms & Armour London, Knightsbridge 25 Jul 2007 10:30 BST £4,000 - 6,000

For more information on Oakeshott Type X Swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: www.sword-site.com/thread/118/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-sword

Source: www.bonhams.com/auctions/14917/lot/120/