A Medieval Sword Of Oakeshott Type XI
Early 13th Century
In excavated condition, with long double-edged blade with shallow central fuller over most of its length on both sides, hilt comprising quillons of slightly waisted square section, flat tapering tang slightly hollowed on each side, and chamfered wheel pommel, the blade and tang retaining accretions, probably from the scabbard and grip-scales
94.6 cm. blade, 112.8 cm. overall
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