Medieval Swords By Name by Medieval Collectables

Medieval Swords by Name from Medieval Collectables

Medieval swords existed in great varieties over a number of centuries. Our medieval swords are authentic replicas of the weapons used by knights and warriors throughout the Dark Ages. Certain common characteristics can describe the "generic" medieval sword as a long, wide, straight, double - edged blade with a simple cross-guard. Swords might be designed for one or two - hands. The typical form was a single hand weapon used for hacking, shearing cuts and also for limited thrusting. This style developed essentially from Celtic, Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, and late Roman forms. The Viking and early Frankish forms are also considered to be more direct ancestors. Medieval swords can be classified (typically by hilt design) into many categories by curators, collectors, and military historians. At the time, long bladed weapons were simply referred to as "swords", or for the longer ones often a "sword of war", "war - sword", or even a "long - sword.

Medieval Agincourt Swords The Agincourt Sword is an English-style single-hand sword, and commemorates one of the memorable battles of the Hundred Year’s War between England and France. The Agincourt sword is a tribute to the Battle of Agincourt that was on October 25, 1415.

Medieval Arming Swords The Arming Sword also called knight's or knightly sword is a single handed cruciform sword of the Middle Ages. The sword was worn by a knight even when not in armor and was typically used with a shield or buckler. The arming sword led to the rise of the longsword and eventually evolved into the cut and thrust swords of the Renaissance Era.

Medieval Charlemagne Swords Charlemagne was on the the greatest kings of the Medieval Era. He was also known as Charles the Great and was born in 742. Charlemange was king of the Franksin 771 and fought the Lombards, Saxons and Moors. He defended the Pope and Western Christdom, which he was then crowned Emperor of the Western Empire.

Medieval Charles V Swords Charles V was the most important rulers of the Holy Roman Empire form 1519-1556. He was king of Spain known as Charles I form 1516-1556. Charles V inherited both the kingdom of Castile and Netherlands when he was six years old. At the age of 20, he nearly ruled half of the world and was known as one of the greatest monarchs since Charlemagne.

Medieval Claymore Swords Claymore is a term derived from the Gaelic claidheamohmor, meaning "great sword." Claymore was first used to describe the large cross-hilted broadsword used in the Scottish Highlands and by Scottish mercenaries in Ireland from the late 15th to early 17 century. Several Scottish literary references indicate that the term "claymore" was applied by Gaelic speakers in the Highlands to both the old-fashioned, two-handed sword and the characteristic Scottish basket-hilted sword of the early 18th century.

Medieval Crusader Swords
The Crusader sword is a superb fighting weapon. The sword blade is flat with two narrow fullers running down the blade. The fullers make the blade stronger and lighter for the knight to carry and an effective weapon against mail armour. The strong blow from the Crusader sword will cut chainmail, while the sharp point is effective at stabbing.

Medieval Excaliber Swords The word Excalibur means "cut steel", is a well known named legend, the story of King Arthur. The "Sword in the Stone" legend is of Arthur drawing the sword out of the rock first appeared in Robert de Boron's tale called Merlin. The sword that was in the stone was called Excalibur and Merlin the wizard proclaimed, only one shall be able to remove the sword from the stone, and that person would be the next king. Arthur pulled the sword out of the stone and took it to the cathedral to the holy altar.

Medieval Falchion Swords A falchion is a medieval single handed, one edged sword of European origin. Indeed, it may come from a French word for a sickle, "fauchon". Falchion swords can be seen in Medieval art being used against lighter armors by infidels as well as footman and even knights. The weapon is entirely European and not derived from eastern sources. Falchions are found in different forms from around the 11th century up to and including the 16th century.

Medieval Great Swords Great swords are infantry swords which cannot be used comfortably in a single-hand. The term "great-sword" has come to mean a form of long-sword that is still not the specialized weapons of later two-handed swords. While there is some overlap in terms as great swords are sometimes (correctly) called "two-handed swords", it is not historically correct to refer to all "two-handed swords" as great swords.

Medieval Henry V Swords A reproduction of the Henry V's sword hangs over his tomb in Westminster Abbey, England. The sword has been dated before 1422 and has an iron cross and pommel. The blade is pretty plain and the length is 27". The Henry V sword is has been referred to as the archetype of the medieval swords.

Medieval Knight Swords The Knight sword also call the knightly sword was used in from the 12th through the 14th century. The knight sword has simple straight cross guard and round disc style pommel. A wide fuller blade made it a very fast and maneuverable sword making it awesome cutting power while increasing thrusting ability.

Medieval Nordic Swords The Nordic sword also called the Norman Sword was used by the Normans. The Normans also called Northmen or Norsemen were Scandinavian Vikings that raided European settlements during the 8th century. The French King, Charles the Simple, gave the Normans land in hopes that they would stop attacking France. This new Norman land became known as Northmannia or land of the Northmen, which later became Normandy.

Medieval Richard the Lionheart Swords Richard the Lionheart, son of Henry II, was one of the great warrior kings of England from 1189 to 1199. Richard the Lionheart's real name was Richard Plantagenet. Richard also earned another nickname The Absent King because he spent only six months in England during his reign as king. He was a chivalrous knight and a brave warrior during his reign as king gave him that nickname Richard the Lionheart or Coeur de Lion.

Medieval Robin Hood Swords Robin Hood is a bandit of who lived in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood's real name is Robin of Locksley. The legendary fable character is known for stealing from the rich and give to the poor. This fable tale came alive during the reign of Ricardo Heart of Leon or otherwise known as Richard the Lionheart.

Medieval Solomon Swords The Sword of King Solomon pays tribute to this monarch's great spirituality and wisdom. Solomon was king of Israel from 970 to 931 B.C. King Solomon built the Jerusalem Temple and cultivated the Sciences and Arts. The Solomon sword shows great spirituality and wisdom of a sword enthusiasts collection.

Medieval Templar Swords The Knights of Templar is a group of nine men who dedicated their services to the king and to God, to protect sojourners during their pilgrimages to and from the sacred land. The Knights Templar formed near the end of the First Crusade, around 1112. The Templar sword penetrate leather and Chainmail armour because of the shape of the blade. Many blade collectors possess the Templar sword because of its holy statue from the Middle Ages.