Knightly sword in museum quality Dating: approx. 1250 AD Oakeshott Type XV Total length: approx. 910mm Blade width: maximum 57mm Guard: approx. 210mm Material: Iron Blade: double-sided midrib Condition: very good substance, restored light electrolysis + preserved This sword stems from a South German collection 1977 lowered reservation price!!! The Oakeshott classification of the Medieval sword is based on the morphology of the blade (while most early classifications are based on the morphology of the vessel) It divides swords in 13 main types - numbered from X to XXII Ewart Oakeshott introduced this division in his book The Sword in The Age of Chivalry 1964 (revised edition 1981) The system is a continuation of Jan Petersens classification of the Viking Sword, (De Norske Vikingsverd, 1919, revised and numbered from I to IX 1927 by R.E. M. Wheeler). Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than 2 days.