Jerusalem Sword, late 13thC

'Jerusalem Sword' - inspired by 13th century examples from European museums.
Bronze inserts in the pommel with the Kingdom of Jerusalem Cross.

The idea was to design a sword related to crusades period, knight orders and also reflecting features of the classic type depicted in the I:33 manuscript. Blade measurements, type and proportions are taken from the 13th century sword stored in Malbork Castle Museum, Poland and a very similar proportions of the blade of 'River Witham sword' from British Museum, UK. The crossguard is taken from a several examples from museums in Serbia, Poland, Germany. Pommel is inspired by several examples from late 13th and 14th century examples.
Sword is designed for close-range combat with a shield, which could be used on castle walls, in gates, narrow streets and corridors during the siege.

Measurements:
total length 950mm
blade length 790mm
blade width 58mm
blade thickness at the base 5mm
grip 98mm
crossguard 210mm
pommel 55x50x40mm
balance 85mm
weight c.1250g
edges sharp