14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries Schildbroches Only mounted cavalry could afford

Only mounted cavalry could afford this weapon to destroy parts of an opponent’s armor from horseback

He weighs 1

The hood is based on originals from the late Middle Ages

The early xiphos was made of bronze

The diamond twill weave is a status symbol

14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries Schildbroches Only mounted cavalry could affordThe imposing hand and a half sword, also known as a longsword, dates back to the late 14th century. Whilst the exact origin of this European weapon remains uncertain, markings suggest it may be German or Italian. It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria, possibly as a diplomatic gift, war prize, or tribute from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where Arabic inscriptions were added. After passing through at least one