Venetian broadsword
Broadswords such as this example have a wide, sweeping
attack that was used on the field of battle to slash opponents.
This 15th century Venetian broadsword
is two-handed, which would have allowed the sword to have been
wielded with a lot of power.
This broadsword has an s-shaped crossguard, unwrapped
grip, and circular pommel shaped to resemble a crown. The blade
featured etched hearts pierced with a nail. This symbol is similar
to the crest of Auchinleck's Logan family. The heart motif
represents the heart of King Robert the Bruce, that in 1330 was
taken in a silver casket on a quest to the Holy Land by members of
the Logan and Douglas families.
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RI_DC_0000178
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East Ayrshire Council
