15th Century Glaive Stock just below the schilt or

just below the schilt or shield

Edward formed the Order of the Garter in 1348 and died in 1377 (thus the sword would fall into this period somewhere)

This provides excellent durability and only reduces the slicing action of the head slightly

This exquisite piece of history is certainly one of the best preserved swords from this period in existence

Students of the fighting arts of the period will find these swords very instructive as they perform differently than modern feders

15th Century Glaive Stock just below the schilt orNew Item 15th C French Glaive Based on Original: 15th Century examples, French, Burgundy, in particular item 14. 25. 272 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and several other surviving pieces, with elements as seen in the Froissart's Chronicles especially images The Dukes of Berry and Burgundy Departing from Paris to Meet with the Duke of Bretagne 1480 83 Overall Length: ~85 " Blade Length: 17. 25" Blade Width: 2. 25" Guard Width: 3. 6" Langet Length: