Medieval 15th Century Baselard Dagger End 15th century Baselard dagger The Baselard have origins with the Swiss or German mercenaries. the Baselard was an extremely popular weapon through the Middle Ages and used in all Europe like France and England. They established a very proven track record during the late Middle Ages and then in the renaissance. Description : The blade straight and double-edged with a medial ridge. Production place : England Material : Iron Total Length : 32 cm Blade length : 21,5 cm Weight : 217 grs Very fine condition / Professionally cleaned and stabilized iron/ Museum quality Literature Cf. Wheeler , M London Museum Medieval catalogue, London 1940, p 48 C. Blair, 'The Word 'Baselard', Journal of the Arms and Armour Society, vol. XI, London, 1983-85, pp. 193-206. Comment and object description by T. Richarsdson, Royal Armouries