Small medieval sword
 

Hello,

I have just brought back this little medieval sword which we come from Corsica. It measures a total of 67 cm long. I think it dates from the 15th century, or early 16th. What is your idea?

This one is up to Jasper !

I mostly collect Victorian era but have some 17th/18th century swords.
By looking at its construction and corrosion etc. my gut feeling is that this sword was made in the Victorian era.

Thank you for your advice. But for me, it dates back to the early 16th century at the latest. Victorian copies are often too perfect in detail and sometimes a bit fanciful. This simple-looking sword, with its flaws, is entirely consistent with a good vintage sword. The metal is in very good condition, obviously it is not a piece that has remained in the ground.

Excellent sword! This Oakeshott Type XIV sword, very scarce type. In most of the Europe they was used for very short time in 1275-1325, but in some places in South and East Europe this type was popular up to mid-16th century. Cross guard and pommel let me think it is early 1500-s.

Here is my Type XIV with earlier style blade

Thank you. Yes I agree with you. According to my research, these are small swords (between the dagger and the big sword) for men on foot from the 14-15 th century. In French we say "passot sword."