Mid 14th C Sword Type XIIa These Spartan Hoplites had no

These Spartan Hoplites had no missile defenses of their own and were eventually routed by the javelin attacks

Based on Original: Circa 1480-1500 German

Scallop shells were a typical motif in Greek and Roman art

it was a fashion statement in and of itself

Mid 14th C Sword Type XIIa These Spartan Hoplites had noOne of piece MEDIEVAL SWORD Mid 14TH C. Overall Length: 47" Blade Length: 37. 2" Blade Width: 2. 75" Quillon Width: 9. 3" Grip Length: 7" COG: 3. 75" Weight: 3. 54 lbs 1610 gr This form of sword evolved as armor became more common and the medieval weapons adjusted to the challenges of the battle field of the period. This would be a piece seen on the Fields at Crcy and Poitiers as the Hundred Years War raged between England and France. This steel hilt