Medieval Single-Handed Sword with Cross Maker's Mark Early 14th-early 15th century AD A single-handed sword of Oakeshott Type XV with acutely pointed blade, shallow fullers with inlaid latten maker's mark of a stylised cross; hexagonal-section cross, narrow tang with style J pommel; a powerful cutting and thrusting sword. 1.2 kg, 94cm (37"). Fine condition. Provenance From a 1980s collection, acquired by the vendor’s family; thence by descent; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato Literature See Oakeshott, R.E., The Archaeology of the weapons, London, 1960; Oakeshott, E., The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991; Oakeshott, E., Sword in hand, London, 2001 (2007); similar specimen in Oakeshott, 1964, pl. 22a; see also Oakeshott, 1991, p. 177 (type XV,11), a sword from the River Dordogne near Castillon, dated circa 1400 AD and now in a private collection (pommel T.5, facetted and cross-style of type 4); especially similar with a sword from Northern France, now in the Wallace Collection, London (Oakeshott, 1991, p. 128, type XV,1). Footnotes This type of sword is often depicted in the 14th century art. In Italian 15th century paintings it is extremely prevalent during the years 1420–1460, especially in the paintings by Piero della Francesca.
Medieval Single-Handed Sword with Cross Maker's Mark Early 14th-early 15th century AD A single-handed sword of Oakeshott Type XV with acutely pointed blade, shallow fullers with inlaid latten maker's mark of a stylised cross; hexagonal-section cross, narrow tang with style J pommel; a powerful cutting and thrusting sword. 1.2 kg, 94cm (37"). Fine condition. Provenance From a 1980s collection, acquired by the vendor’s family; thence by descent; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato Literature See Oakeshott, R.E., The Archaeology of the weapons, London, 1960; Oakeshott, E., The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991; Oakeshott, E., Sword in hand, London, 2001 (2007); similar specimen in Oakeshott, 1964, pl. 22a; see also Oakeshott, 1991, p. 177 (type XV,11), a sword from the River Dordogne near Castillon, dated circa 1400 AD and now in a private collection (pommel T.5, facetted and cross-style of type 4); especially similar with a sword from Northern France, now in the Wallace Collection, London (Oakeshott, 1991, p. 128, type XV,1). Footnotes This type of sword is often depicted in the 14th century art. In Italian 15th century paintings it is extremely prevalent during the years 1420–1460, especially in the paintings by Piero della Francesca.
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