Medieval sword with cross in the knob Dating: approx. 1050 - 1120 AD Oakeshott Type Xa Total length: approx. 910 mm Blade width: 55 mm Guard: approx. 210 mm twisted Knob: Diameter 6 cm Weight: 1600 grams Material: Iron dark patina Blade: double-sided chamfer Condition: River find, very good substance, restored + preserved This sword stems from an old Swiss collection, acquired in the USA The Oakeshott classification of the Medieval sword is based on the morphology of the blade (while most early classifications are based on the morphology of the vessel). It divides swords into 13 main types - numbered between X and XXII. Ewart Oakeshott introduced this division in his book The Sword in The Age of Chivalry 1964 (revised edition 1981). The system is a continuation of Jan Petersens classification of the Viking sword (De Norske Vikingsverd, 1919, revised and numbered from I to IX 1927 by R. E. M. Wheeler). Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than 3 days.