Medieval islamic sword on ebay

S.Al-Anizi · 12th October 2006, 01:11 PM

Very interesting item, if its real. The cross on the forte looks much like the one on the coat of arms of the kingdom of Jerusalem. This sword might have been captured by an Islamic knight or common soldier, and inscribed with those inscriptions.

I do not know much about european swords, but does the blade design match the era?

Jens Nordlunde · 12th October 2006, 01:39 PM

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century

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I am sure there is someone on the forum with a lot of knowledge on early European swords, but to me, it sounds strange that the blade is 77.5 cm and the hilt only 6 cm. Try to measure the width of your own hand – mine is 11 cm.

katana · 12th October 2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century

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, it sounds strange that the blade is 77.5 cm and the hilt only 6 cm. Try to measure the width of your own hand – mine is 11 cm.

Scaling the picture up... the distance between the cross guard and pommel is approx. 10cms.
Still, as Lens has pointed out, seems strange that the Medieval period lasted so long and the seller cannot measure (or type?) accurately.

However it looks more convincing than the other 'crusader' swords we have seen

Rick · 12th October 2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jens Nordlunde

Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century

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I guess the buyer cannot cry 'foul' with such a description.
If by chance this is a Medieval sword it sold for very small money.

Jens Nordlunde · 12th October 2006, 09:37 PM

So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt?
Please don't say two feet and a half!
Jens

joshualayne · 12th October 2006, 09:44 PM

I interpreted the 6cm to be the width of the blade at the base (hilt)

I also agree that the hilt itself looks usable (and I have decently-sized hands)

j.

Rick · 12th October 2006, 10:36 PM

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

ariel · 12th October 2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat .

Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

Not vice versa?

Rick · 12th October 2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Not vice versa?

Wiseass

12th October 2006, 01:39 PM	#2
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Medieval sword, which the seller suggests to be 19th century. I am sure there is someone on the forum with a lot of knowledge on early European swords, but to me, it sounds strange that the blade is 77.5 cm and the hilt only 6 cm. Try to measure the width of your own hand – mine is 11 cm.

12th October 2006, 09:44 PM	#6
joshualayne Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 14	6cm - width of blade at hilt? I interpreted the 6cm to be the width of the blade at the base (hilt) I also agree that the hilt itself looks usable (and I have decently-sized hands) j.

12th October 2006, 10:36 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Hi Jens Two and a half feet is the size of my.............................. hat . Grip is 11.4 cm approximately .

12th October 2006, 01:11 PM	#1
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Very interesting item, if its real. The cross on the forte looks much like the one on the coat of arms of the kingdom of Jerusalem. This sword might have been captured by an Islamic knight or common soldier, and inscribed with those inscriptions. I do not know much about european swords, but does the blade design match the era?

12th October 2006, 09:37 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	So Rick, what is your hand width when holding a sword hilt? Please don't say two feet and a half! Jens