Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Swords of this type were

Swords of this type were already used in the early 14th century

De riem is te combineren met vrijwel alle re-enactment en LARP kostuums met een laatmiddeleeuwse

Straight on the head with visor open - and freeze closed

waardoor de ridder hem gemakkelijker kon gebruiken voor cavalerie doeleinden

They were popular during the Dutch Eighty Years’ War and the Dutch Golden Age

Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Swords of this type wereThis xiphos is a replica of an original from the 5th century BC found in Campovalano, Abruzzo (Italy). Nowadays it`s part of the collection of the British Museum of London. Swords like these were used by the Greek city states and their colonies at the Mediterranean sea. The xiphos has a blade made of carbon steel and a hilt made of bronze. It is 76 cm long, with a blade of 58 cm long and weighs 1 kg. The sword comes with a wooden scabbard, covered