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Paul Chen (1492 words) |
 | Replicated from a sword thought to be that of Albrecht II of Austria, the Hand-and-a-Half Sword (SH2034) represents the pinnacle of beauty and balance in medieval swords. |
| The style is typical of a 14th century battle sword but the fittings are undoubtedly those of a king, from the heavy gilding to the adder-skin grip to the beautifully enameled coat of arms, the latter illustrating Edward’s claim to French territories by combining the Lion of England with the Fleur-de-Lys of France. |
| The two-handed sword was a weapon developed for the use of the foot soldier and had became quite common by the early 1500’s. |
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