Kruisridder zwaard Oakeshott XIII, semi-scherp Middeleeuwse broches The inserted boning gives it

The inserted boning gives it extra stability and the slits at the bottom provide a decorative hemline

This type of bascinet is depicted on tomb monuments and other visual or sculptural sources from the 1340s

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They were primarily intended for cutting

Kruisridder zwaard Oakeshott XIII, semi-scherp Middeleeuwse broches The inserted boning gives itNew from Red Dragon (known for their high quality HEMA synthetic training swords) is this line of high level historical replica swords. These swords come with a leather scabbard and are made from high quality steel with excellent hardness, making them suitable for intensive training. Oakeshott Type XIII swords were often carried by knights and crusaders and serve as an excellent example of the transition from classic knightly swords to later designs