Two Handed Gothic forged sword - DA1332
Two Handed Gothic forged sword
Late 15th century – German. Original found in the Landesmuseum, Zurich.
Type XVIIIa.
This sword was very popular in Germany during the mid to late 15th century. The sword illuminates the artistic creativity of the time, resulting from the Gothic artistic revolution in the arts.
The clear crisp blade and details hexagonal quillions and crisp fishtail pommel attest to this artistic revival.
Comes with leather scabbard.