A medieval sword dating: first quarter of the 12th Century provenance: Germany, Wide, straight, double-edged blade, slightly grooved at the center, remains of writing; grip with trapezoidal tang, straight quillon with round quillons enlarging toward the edges; big, oval pommel; remains of silver decorations with rays on one side, very few remains on the opposite side. Fine consistency and beautiful, solid shape. An X Oakeshott type sword. Very similar to the Witham sword. See Oakeshott page 34 cat. X 15 dated 1100-1150.See 'Selected Antiques Arms And Armour - The Abildgaard Collection', page 36/7 no. 1.10, with text. length 89.3 cm.