Few days ago I have received one copy of Sword – Form and Thought and I have read the unbelievable story about your beautiful and rare sword.
I still not understand how a dealer could have done this work ! because I can’t believe that it could be made by a museum or a collector.
It is right that it is not the first time that Ewart Oakeshott made such mistake in measurement and also you have a second example in your collection.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11231.
But it was really a stupid idea to enlarge the blade in order to match with Ewart Oakeshott description’s.
This sword is so uncommon with his large pommel and blade that no doubt was possible about his origin.. It is really crazy discovery.
A fantastic sword Indeed .
I have noticed a second sword from your collection (a so beautiful type XVI A n°23 P 98,I like very much this sword with a very rare type of pommel and also a sword in excellent condition.
This medieval sword is a jewel and you are lucky to have it in your collection.
Jewel
Best
Jean-Luc