Medieval sword type XVI with decorated disk pommel

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.

fernando · 5th March 2016, 11:05 AM

Superb, Jean-Luc.
I must come around your house to check on the possibilities to break in and relief you from a couple pieces ... namely this one

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Cerjak · 5th March 2016, 01:11 PM

there is no doubt ,this sword saw action !

fernando · 5th March 2016, 04:46 PM

Well, you can never be sure that those failures are result of real action, Jean-Luc

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Who is to know what is the % of probabilities that blade dents are result of combat versus inumerous other incidents ... mostly children and even grown ups playing with them just for fun ... or silliness

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Cerjak · 6th March 2016, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Well, you can never be sure that those failures are result of real action, Jean-Luc

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Who is to know what is the % of probabilities that blade dents are result of combat versus inumerous other incidents ... mostly children and even grown ups playing with them just for fun ... or silliness

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Fernando
Of course It would be a possibility. However we know that most of these medieval swords were found more or less recently in rivers beds and went immediately in museum or collector hands .Also Since the dawn of time Men’s are always been fascinated by swords so I guess that such object were kept with the greatest care

fernando · 6th March 2016, 10:47 AM

Well, if the dents have the same patina as the whole blade, that would be a good symptom

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Cerjak · 6th March 2016, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Superb, Jean-Luc.
I must come around your house to check on the possibilities to break in and relief you from a couple pieces ... namely this one

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Fernando ,

Be sure that I will always keep an eagle eye on you!
Best,
Jean-Luc

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

5th March 2016, 01:11 PM	#3
Cerjak Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FRANCE Posts: 1,065	there is no doubt ,this sword saw action ! Attached Images

5th March 2016, 11:05 AM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Superb, Jean-Luc. I must come around your house to check on the possibilities to break in and relief you from a couple pieces ... namely this one .

5th March 2016, 04:46 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Well, you can never be sure that those failures are result of real action, Jean-Luc . Who is to know what is the % of probabilities that blade dents are result of combat versus inumerous other incidents ... mostly children and even grown ups playing with them just for fun ... or silliness .

6th March 2016, 10:47 AM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Well, if the dents have the same patina as the whole blade, that would be a good symptom .