German Longsword, cross inlays, 15thC
Passau Longsword with Cross inlays, early 15th century, inspired by original examples from European museums.
Black grip.
This massive long sword is a slightly later German-style sword, with a hexagonal blade characteristic of the Passau workshop. The blade is slender, stiff, with a fuller extending approximately 2/3 of the blade's length.
A large crossguard with a hexagonal cross-section and a convex center, flared ends, a very popular type. The massive round pommel in the classic style features a brass peen block in the form of a flat pad, which is most commonly seen in swords of this type.
The pommel also features hand-inlaid knights' crosses using the traditional method. Very good and comfortable handling, good blade control, and maneuverability.
Scabbard
All black leather with patinated brass fittings.
On the scabbard latin inscription: 'Exspecta Dominum, viriliter age: et confortetur cor tuum, et sustine Dominum.'
“Wait for the Lord, be strong, let your heart be strong, wait for the Lord.' This is the final quote from Psalm 26 (27), verse 14 in the Vulgate.
The scabbard also features an image of Saint George defeating the dragon (devil), based on iconography from the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries.
Measurements:
total length 1190mm
bladse length 950mm
blade width 50mm
grip 175mm
crossguard 210mm
pommel 55x42mm
balance 85mm
weight 1780g
Note: This sword, like any handcrafted sword in the medieval style, can have traces of the manufacturing process, minor irregularities or asymmetries resulting from the specificity of real craftsmanship and medieval understanding of aesthetics, that are completely normal and do not affect the quality of the sword, but give it a unique original character, consistent with medieval objects of the same kind.
