oakeshott xviii royal armouries Gespen en riembeslag Oudheid It protected against cavalry attacks

It protected against cavalry attacks

creating a wide volume

and may be filled with parchment rolls

with a leather sole and a textile inner lining

oakeshott xviii royal armouries Gespen en riembeslag Oudheid It protected against cavalry attacksThe arming sword from the Royal Armouries Collection dates back to the late 15th century and is believed to be of English origin. Swords of this type were medium to high status sidearms during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, well suited to use both in and out of armour. Often carried by knights as a secondary weapon, it was effective in combat on foot and whilst mounted. This sword bears a strong resemblance to the Westminster Abbey sword,