The Battle of Crecy War
Sword
The arming sword, typically
known as the traditional knight sword in its crucifix form, was commonly
used through the later part of the Middle Ages (1000 - 1350). The sword,
typified by
Oakeshott as types
Xa or XI, is generally considered to be the descendant of the swords found
during the Viking or migration period. The earliest example of this sword
was dated as early as 900 A.D. A combination of Oakeshott's and Peterson
Typologies shows a chronological progression from the 10th C.
example, which had narrower blade, to the "transitional Knightly sword",
which incorporated elements of both Viking (i.e., Germanic) and traditional
European style.
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The Battle of Crecy
Medieval War Sword :
Medieval Swords Gallery III
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