Small medieval sword

[Lansquenet59]

Hello,

I have just brought back this little medieval sword which we come from Corsica. It measures a total of 67 cm long. I think it dates from the 15th century, or early 16th. What is your idea?

[fernando]

This one is up to Jasper !

[Will M]

I mostly collect Victorian era but have some 17th/18th century swords.
By looking at its construction and corrosion etc. my gut feeling is that this sword was made in the Victorian era.

[Lansquenet59]

Thank you for your advice. But for me, it dates back to the early 16th century at the latest. Victorian copies are often too perfect in detail and sometimes a bit fanciful. This simple-looking sword, with its flaws, is entirely consistent with a good vintage sword. The metal is in very good condition, obviously it is not a piece that has remained in the ground.

[GrozaB]

Excellent sword! This Oakeshott Type XIV sword, very scarce type. In most of the Europe they was used for very short time in 1275-1325, but in some places in South and East Europe this type was popular up to mid-16th century. Cross guard and pommel let me think it is early 1500-s.

Here is my Type XIV with earlier style blade

[Lansquenet59]

Thank you. Yes I agree with you. According to my research, these are small swords (between the dagger and the big sword) for men on foot from the 14-15 th century. In French we say "passot sword."