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Old 11th May 2022, 09:44 AM   #1
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They would have called it a Sword. Modern useage would call it an 'arming' or 'one-handed' sword. Broadsword (as one word) is more used for Scottish basket hilted double edged swords.
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Old 11th May 2022, 09:04 PM   #2
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See post #2 above. Kinman’s book is highly recommended.
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Sword is being auctioned from tomorrow at noon.
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