Arming sword of an English or French edge
This is a replica of a sword from a wire from the mid-fifteenth century. The original was excavated in France (probably found at the site of the battle of Castillon-la-Bataille in 1453). The sword of one hand belongs to a group of more than eighty swords discovered in the same place and has been part of the Royal Armouries collection since 1984, object number IX.2638.
This medieval chivalrous sword has a thin, remarkably wide single-edged blade with a wedge-shaped cross section and a false edge at the back of the blade.
The quillons end in wavy tips, intended to contain the opponent's blade. The asymmetric handle is on the back of the blade and the squatting putt with a smell stopper makes the short handle comfortable to hold. This sword looks pleasantly maneuverable and is surprisingly light compared to its voluminous appearance.