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This is a replica of a two-handed sword from the middle of the 15th century. The original piece was excavated in France (likely found near a fort close to the Castillon-la-Bataille battlefield in 1453). The two-handed sword is part of a group of more than eighty swords discovered at the same location. Since 1978, it has been part of the Royal Armouries collection (object number IX.1787).
This type of sword was believed to have been used during the final years of the Hundred Years' War. It was deployed during the Wars of the Roses and in the early Tudor period. It is characterized by a fish-tail pommel, straight cross-guard with thickened ends, and a double-edged blade with a flattened, diamond-shaped cross-section.
This replica is crafted with a hand-forged blade by an experienced blacksmith, made from modern 1065 high-quality carbon steel that is fully hardened and tapered for excellent weight distribution. The scabbard has a wood core and is lined with leather. The point is reinforced with a brass fitting featuring traditional carving. At the collar, the leather rises up and covers part of the cross-guard at the ricasso. Includes a certificate of authenticity and a cleaning cloth.
