14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries Schildbroches He weighs 1

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for example by the Merovingians

curved quillons with distinctive terminals

This is a beautifully decorated sword with an engraved blade

14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries Schildbroches He weighs 1The imposing hand and a half sword, also known as a longsword, dates back to the late 14th century. Whilst the exact origin of this European weapon remains uncertain, markings suggest it may be German or Italian. It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria, possibly as a diplomatic gift, war prize, or tribute from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where Arabic inscriptions were added. After passing through at least one