14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP the arm guards feature a

the arm guards feature a relatively simple design and are therefore well-suited to a wide variety of costumes

The solid cast steel head is a replica of an actual museum artefact

founded in the 12th century

the brooch measures 7 x 7 cm

14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP the arm guards feature aThe imposing hand and a half sword, also known as a longsword, dates back to the late 14th century. Whilst the exact origin of this European weapon remains uncertain, markings suggest it may be German or Italian. It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria, possibly as a diplomatic gift, war prize, or tribute from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where Arabic inscriptions were added. After passing through at least one