It is a
replica of a type XVII blade circa 1370-1400 with a style 6 cross and a
"stopper" or V type pommel. The sword replicated can be seen in the
Royal Armouries in London or in Ewart Oakeshott's book Records of the
Medieval Sword. The
grip and the spine of the scabbard are of Beach wood. I chose this as
it has a low acid content and will slow the oxidisation (rust) when in
contact with the steel. I also stylised the theme of the sword to
resemble a swan, as this is one of the barony's symbols.
In Oakeshott's book, The Sword in the Age of Chivalry, Mr. Oakeshott
describes the Type XVII family of blades as follows: "A long, slender blade acutely
tapering. Many are reminiscent of 16th century blades, but others are
nearly as broad at the hilt as some of the XVIa blades. The section is
generally hexagonal. Many examples have a shallow fuller in the upper
quarter of the blade, though some do not. The grip is always long. The
tang is usually very stout, of a quadrangular section."
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