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Old 6th March 2016, 07:17 PM   #1
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Default Medieval sword type X with brazil nut shaped pommel

This sword is a typical exemplar of Oakeshott's type X
O.L. 90.5 cm ; blade L. 76.5 cm; blade width at hilt 5 cm
Grip: one hand about 9.5 cm
Blade:
Wide and shallow Fuller running from the cross till the tip ,
Pommel : brazil nut Pommel ( Oakeshott type A)
Cross guard 17 cm .
Period 1050-1150.

This sword is well-balanced and also very light in hand.
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