Wallachian Swords of the 15th Century: What Types?

Samik · 12th August 2009, 10:38 PM

Hello again ,

Not really Wallachian but perhaps its interesting to point out the Thuroczy chronicle (dated circa 1490) , that shows a scene from The Battle of Baia
(Moldvabányai csata in hungarian) that pitted Stefan cel Mare against Mattias Corvinus.

Note the men-at-arms on Hungarian (left) side armed mostly with poleaxes (dismounted) and lances (mounted).

The Moldovians have mounted boiers (?) armed with lances (note the pointy helmets that contrast with the more "germanic" sallets of the hungarian soldiers) and straight (long)swords (the cavalryman on the rightmost side).

The most interesting is the Moldovian foot , that is armed in a sword and shield/target fashion. The blades on the weapons are curved (and it also appears that they have crossguards , hence they cannot be considered "short polearms" and the like) , that could indicate they might be .. well sabres ??

Cheers ,
Samuel

P.S: Im going on holidays for a week and a half , so have fun without me

; I also hope for and look forward to see more Fresco pics and info from you Emanuel

12th August 2009, 10:38 PM	#37
Samik Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Slovakia Posts: 48	Moldovian footsoldiers armed with curved blades Hello again , Not really Wallachian but perhaps its interesting to point out the Thuroczy chronicle (dated circa 1490) , that shows a scene from The Battle of Baia (Moldvabányai csata in hungarian) that pitted Stefan cel Mare against Mattias Corvinus. Note the men-at-arms on Hungarian (left) side armed mostly with poleaxes (dismounted) and lances (mounted). The Moldovians have mounted boiers (?) armed with lances (note the pointy helmets that contrast with the more "germanic" sallets of the hungarian soldiers) and straight (long)swords (the cavalryman on the rightmost side). The most interesting is the Moldovian foot , that is armed in a sword and shield/target fashion. The blades on the weapons are curved (and it also appears that they have crossguards , hence they cannot be considered "short polearms" and the like) , that could indicate they might be .. well sabres ?? Cheers , Samuel P.S: Im going on holidays for a week and a half , so have fun without me ; I also hope for and look forward to see more Fresco pics and info from you Emanuel