Blade 33 1/4"
Overall 42 1/4"
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| Edward III of England was a warrior king
who is remembered in history for his dramatic victory against the French
at Crecy in 1346. His sword, far from being a purely ceremonial piece,
was made to be wielded in battle. The sword has survived the centuries
in remarkably good condition and is replicated here in great detail. The
style is typical of a 14th Century battle sword, but the fittings are undoubtedly
those of a king, from the heavy gilding to the adder-skin grip to the beautifully
enameled coat of arms, the latter illustrating Edward's claim to French
territories by combining the Lion of England with the Fleur-de-Lys of France.
The flattened diamond-section blade bears the emblem of the Order of the
Garter, badge of the Knights of St. George, founded by Edward. The significance
of the portcullis mark has been lost in time. This well balanced sword
may be wielded single-handed or hand-and-a-half style and would (and perhaps
did) give an excellent accounting of itself on the field of battle.
Blade 33 1/4" Overall 42 1/4" |
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