Mid 11th-mid 13th century AD. An iron sword with two-edged blade, gently tapering profile with rounded point, shallow fuller, parallel-sided straight lower guard with two bottlenecks in the middle (unusual cross style 1), medium tang and disc pommel (type G) with chamfered sides and an engraved cross on both sides. See Oakeshott, E., The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991; Aleksi?, M., Mediaeval Swords from Southeastern Europe, material from 12th to 15th century AD, Beograd, 2007.1.1 kg, 95.5cm (37 ?"). Property of an East Anglia, UK, gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.