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This was the type of weapon William the Conqueror faced at the Battle of Hastings (1066) where he defeated the Saxon army
but they did appear often enough that we see them in several manuals
and describing the development of the medieval sword in its historical context
The advantages in hand to hand combat were quickly adopted across Europe creating the schools of fence we study today
The short ricasso block is decoratively etched on both sides and the coat of arms extending down the fullered body of the blade
Knightly Riding Sword - Oakeshott Type XVIII Two handed Sword This was the type ofBased on original: Circa 1500 Italian, Wallace Collection, London (A515) Overall Length: 38" Blade Length: 31. 5" Blade Width: 1. 75" Guard Width: 6. 25" Grip Length: 3. 89" Balance Point: 5. 5" Weight: 2. 25 lbs This sword is based on a fine early 16th century original. The medieval sword, the personal sidearm of the knightly class, was often called a riding sword when worn on a day to day basis. This is such a sword and would have been the constant
