Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Swords of this type were

Swords of this type were already used in the early 14th century

It is 94 cm long with a 73 cm long blade and weighs 450 grams

Straight on the head with visor open - and freeze closed

It has swept hilt with an S-shaped guard and a grip that is decorated with steel wire and brass wire

They were popular during the Dutch Eighty Years’ War and the Dutch Golden Age

Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Swords of this type wereThis xiphos is a replica of an original from the 5th century BC found in Campovalano, Abruzzo (Italy). Nowadays it`s part of the collection of the British Museum of London. Swords like these were used by the Greek city states and their colonies at the Mediterranean sea. The xiphos has a blade made of carbon steel and a hilt made of bronze. It is 76 cm long, with a blade of 58 cm long and weighs 1 kg. The sword comes with a wooden scabbard, covered