Slender tappering double-edged blade with a rounded mid-rib on both sides, rounded pommel with middle ridge on top, 36.6 cm high Note The xiphos is a double-edged, one-handed straight shortsword. This secondary battlefield weapon has been used if the crush of a battle made a spear useless or if it was broken. The classic length of the blade was about 50–60 cm long, although the Spartans version was as short as 30 cm. It was generally hung from a baldric under the left arm. Provenance Private collection, Switzerland, acquired 1972, thence by descent Shipping terms Worldwide shipping. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland.Buyers have to cover transport costs and any additional import costs (e.g. VAT, import levies). You also acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for checking if there is any specific rule or restriction applicable to the import of an object into your country.