MULTI-BRANCHED SWORD Chased iron mounting. Curved pommel decorated with a frieze of leaves. Openwork basket guard. Cross from which with eleven branches forming the basket as well as the two flat and curved quillons, similar to the production at the end of the 16th century. Wooden spindle with 60% of its leather covering. Strong, straight, double-edged blade, Three small gutters and chasing on the fifth. Probably England, late 16th century, early 17th century. Total length: 106 cm (Heavy oxidation) Probably dismantled for cleaning. This type of sword is rare enough not to have been classified. We know of two models from northern countries, one discovered in Scotland. All found in an archaeological context.