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Medieval Combat Sword "William the Marshal" from the 12th Century
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SKU: ESP-028This replica is named after William the Marshal, one of the most celebrated knights of the entire European Middle Ages. Born around 1147, he served as a knight and advisor to several Plantagenet kings—Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, John Lackland, and Henry III—and earned a reputation as an undefeated champion in the tournaments of his youth. In his old age, he served as regent of England and even personally led the royal troops at the Battle of Lincoln (1217). His life was chronicled in an extensive verse biography commissioned by his son, one of the earliest known biographies of a non-royal figure in medieval Europe.
The single-fulled blade with a spring-like action and the rounded point are features of a model designed for mock combat and weapons training rather than thrusting, in keeping with the tournament life so characteristic of this knight. The title of marshal, one of the highest offices at court, belonged to the person who organized the military affairs and ceremonies of the kingdom.
Identification
- Type of piece
- Medieval one-handed sword, "William the Marshal" reenactment combat model, with rounded tip
- Model
- Medieval Combat Sword "William the Marshal" from the 12th Century
- Historical period depicted
- 12th Century, High Middle Ages
Blade
- Steel type
- Forged high carbon steel, with spring effect
- Overall length
- 84 cm (without sheath)
- Blade length
- 66.5 cm
- Width at the base
- 4.8 cm
- Blade type
- Straight, double-edged, with a single groove, rounded point and through tang
- Blade finish
- Polished
- Edge condition
- Without a real edge (recreation combat model)
Grip and guard
- Guard type (crossguard)
- Straight and narrow crossbar, 16 cm wide
- Guard material
- Steel
- Grip
- Lined in brown leather, with spiral wrapping
- Pommel
- Faceted wheel knob, made of steel
- Handle length
- 11 cm
Scabbard
- Scabbard material
- Wood covered in natural brown leather
General information
- Total weight
- 1150 g (pod separate: 315 g)
- Sword type
- Medieval one-handed sword, reenactment combat model
- Recommended use
- Historical reenactment, collection and decoration; no real edge
This sword features a straight, double-edged, forged high-carbon steel blade with a single fuller and spring-like action, a rounded tip, and a full tang. The balance point, located 10 cm from the guard, provides agile handling. The straight crossguard and faceted pommel are made of steel. The grip is wrapped in brown leather with a spiral wrap for enhanced handling. It is completed with a wooden scabbard covered in natural brown leather.
- Medieval one-handed sword, model "William the Marshal", inspired by this real English knight of the 12th century.
- Recreational combat model: forged steel blade with single groove and spring effect, rounded tip, without a real edge.
- Straight crosshead 16 cm and faceted wheel knob, in steel.
- Brown leather-wrapped handle with spiral wrapping.
- Wooden sheath covered in natural brown leather.
- Balance point located 10 cm from the guard, for agile handling.
- Ideal for historical reenactors, collectors, and medieval history enthusiasts.
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