I. Arms of the Antiquity

Antonius (gladius) a Gaius (gladius)

These two pieces are variations of swords, as were used by roman infantry in the period that covered the decline of the Roman Republic and the rise of Roman Empire.

Blade length 56 cm.
Total length 78 cm.

Made according to the authentic pictures.

II. Arms of the Middle Age

Amadeus IX. Duke of Savoy

The birth of the sword is dated to the middle of the 15th century: birthplace - Italy. It belongs to the very first types of swords that were equipped with the ferrule that should prevent fighter's forefinger. The ferrule could be shifted under the shield. Such a grip made possible easier manipulation of the sword's point. Afterwards, such a solution contributed to the birth of the bow, that could prevent the hand of the swordsman even better way.

Blade length 80 cm.
Blade width 40 mm.
Total length 98 cm.

Made according to the authentic pictures in: Zbraně, šerm a mečíři.

Edward III. King of England

The very popular type of the sword. The weapon was used from the 13th to 15th century throughout Europe. The sword's shield is of a square profile, the pommel is of pear shape. The shield of the Version A is equal; in the next version the cross-guard endings are bent to the blade.

Blade length 80 cm.
Blade width either 40 or 45 mm.
Total length 98 cm.

Made according to the authentic pictures in: Europäische hieb - und stichwaffen.

Chares VII. King of France

The sword was comm.on in the middle of 15th century. The pommel was of the shape of the fishtail. Swords like that were found next to the place where Battle of Castillion (1453) took place.

Blade length 80 cm.
Blade width 40 mm.
Total length 99 cm.

Made according to the Italian example (1460) - as model served the sword displayed in London's Wallace Collection.

Giuliano I. Medici

Italian cold steel comes from the second half of the 15th century. Rival ´s heavy sword could be stopped by broad shield, on the contrary - the light point of the sword made the fast attack possible.

Blade length 80 cm.
Blade width 50 mm.
Total length 97cm.

Made according to the authentic pictures.

Olaf, King of Norway

Vikings used this sword with broad slash blade, short shield and the pommel of a boletus shape. The sword was comm.on from 8th to 11th century.

Blade length 65 cm.
Blade width 45 nebo 50 mm.
Total length 82 cm.

Made according to picture in Europäische hieb - und stichwaffen.

Petr I., King of Cyprus

The traditional type of sword was used form 13th to 15th century. The cross-guard is in the end of its arms softy broadened. The pommel is of disk shape. The cross-guard of the Version A is equal; in the next version the cross-guard endings are bent to the blade.

Blade length cca 80 cm.
Blade width 40 nebo 45 mm.
Total length 98 cm.

Made according to the picture in The Board of Trustees of the Armouries.

Philip Good, Duke of Burgundy

The sword from the second half of the 15th century is characteristic by atypical pear shape of its pommel that is completed with hexagonal polish.

Blade length cca 80 cm.
Blade width 40 nebo 45 mm.
Total length 98 cm.

Made according to the picture in: The Medieval Soldier (G. A. Emblton).

Rene, King of Anjou

Archers used this short sword as lateral weapon. The shield of the sword protected the solder's hand - archers could not were the iron gloves because of shooting.

Blade length 60 cm.
Blade width 40 mm.
Total length 85 cm.

Made according to the picture in: Encyclopédie médiévale (Violet le Duc) and The English Archer 1330 - 1515 (G. A. Emblton).

Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia

These swords were popular during the first crusade and during the time of Norman's expansion. The cross-guard of the Version A is equal and its pommel is of a shape of so-called brazil nut; in the next version the cross-guard endings are bent to the blade and the pommel is of a boletus shape.

Blade length 80 cm.
Blade width 45 mm.
Total length 97 cm.

Made according to the sword in: London's Wallace Collection (type A).