Fechtschule Historical Feder 16th century Based on Original: Circa 1375-1400

Based on Original: Circa 1375-1400

The arms of the guard taper evenly as they curve toward the blade

when he was inducted to the Order of the Golden Fleece and 1569 when he was created Grand Duke of Tuscany and his coat of arms changed

Overall length: 56"

The etching on the blade depicts a very early example of the badge of the Order of the Garter and possibly the earliest use of the portcullis as a badge by an English Royal

Fechtschule Historical Feder 16th century Based on Original: Circa 1375-1400A German Style 16th Century Tournament Sword Spatulated Tip with very thin cross section. Based on a Pair of Originals: Dated 1575 1625, by Ulrich Diefstetter of Munich, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Overall Length: 50. 75" Blade Length: 41" Schildt Width: 2. 25" Schildt Length: 4" Guard Width: 9. 1" Grip Length: 7. 5" COG: 4" Weight: ~3 lbs This fencing longsword is a very close replica of two examples in the Metropolitan Museum in New