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The original Shrewsbury sword, an Oakeshott type XV, is nowadays part of the Wallace Collection. Our sword is not an exact replica of the aforementioned historical original, but is instead based upon different parts of original late fourteenth century – early fifteenth century swords employed in the Battle of Shrewsbury.
The Battle of Shrewsbury took place on 21 July 1403, with King Henry IV of England triumphing over Sir Henry Percy of Northumberland. This Percy rebelled against his king alongside the leader of the Welsh Revolt in 1400–1415.
The one-and-a-half sword, or bastard sword, is crafted from tempered EN45 spring steel. The pommel is riveted and the grip consists of a wooden core wrapped with brown leather. It features a cross-guard with cross-shaped motifs and an octagonal scent-stopper pommel. The cross-guard is approximately 23 cm long and 0.5 cm thick. The sword is supplied inclusive of a wooden scabbard covered with brown leather. The scabbard is fitted with steel scabbard tips.
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