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the sword is finished to a velvety sheen and mounted with a wire-wrapped grip of blackened steel
The need for swords one could grip in two hands was quickly adopted across Europe
but the additional weight was probably helpful against fully armored opponents
This large longsword is of a type often depicted in the hand of avenging angels in medieval art
In fact it was one of the most common weapons for soldiers from many periods of history
Edward III Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIIIa - Gold Plated French the sword is finished toBased on Original: Circa 1340s English (?), Private Collection, Sold at Auction 2012 Germany. Overall Length: 41. 6" Blade Length: 33. 5" Blade Width: 2. 44" Guard Width: 8. 75" Grip Length: 5. 75"; Balance Point: 3" Weight: 3. 4 lbs (1545g) Considered by many of the acknowledged experts of the last 80 years to be a fake, recent tests have indicated that the original of this sword may indeed be a genuine 14th Century sword. If so, it most probably
