Denix replica of French medieval sword

Very beautiful reproduction of medieval sword with removable and lined plastic sheath.

This sword has an inscription in Latin which means: "guarded by a dragon who does not sleep, in the name of the truth".

The sword was the preferred weapon in chivalry. Certain knight personalized them with their name or by inlaying symbols.

The most used swords were the swords called bastards, straight and double-edged, whose length oscillated between 100 and 120 cm, and weighed between 1200 and 2000 grams which allowed an easy handling.

Other types of swords were used during this period, such as ceremonial swords, straight which could reach two meters or more and weigh up to four kilograms.

The Middle Ages is the historical period which begins at the end of the Western Roman Empire, and ends in the 13th century. Throughout this period, the sword was one of the most widely used edged weapons in conflict.

Chivalry was of great importance at that time. And in addition to being an important weapon, it was also a symbolic object.

With this Denix reproduction, relive part of this story.