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Cerjak · 5th March 2016, 10:50 AM

Medieval sword type XVI with decorated disk pommel
This sword is a typical exemplar of Oakeshott's type XVI or perhaps XVI A.
O.L. 99 cm ; blade L. 79 cm; blade width at hilt 6cm
Grip: not really a hand and half but near (about 14 cm)
Blade:
Fuller only in the upper section (37 cm) also the tang, below the end of the fuller is of a stiff flattened-diamond section with a median ridge, and acutely pointed tip
Pommel : Flat disk of type G ?
Cross guard 19 cm
Type XVI is the first of Oakeshott's categories to have a balanced, effective mix of cutting and thrusting abilities.
period 1300-1350.

5th March 2016, 10:50 AM	#1
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	Medieval sword type XVI with decorated disk pommel Medieval sword type XVI with decorated disk pommel This sword is a typical exemplar of Oakeshott's type XVI or perhaps XVI A. O.L. 99 cm ; blade L. 79 cm; blade width at hilt 6cm Grip: not really a hand and half but near (about 14 cm) Blade: Fuller only in the upper section (37 cm) also the tang, below the end of the fuller is of a stiff flattened-diamond section with a median ridge, and acutely pointed tip Pommel : Flat disk of type G ? Cross guard 19 cm Type XVI is the first of Oakeshott's categories to have a balanced, effective mix of cutting and thrusting abilities. period 1300-1350. Attached Images