In 1364, during what is now known as the hundred year's war, John de Montfort claimed the French Peninsula of Brittany for England and sent a force under John Chandos to besiege Auray. Charles du Blois and Bertrand du Guesclin marched a French army to the relief of the town. In an assault on the siege lines of the English the French were repulsed and then completely routed by a flank attack by Chandos. de Blois was killed and du Guesclin was captured and the dismayed town surrendered. France's Charles V recognized de Montfort's claim to Brittany the following year. This extremely fast sword is of the type in use on both sides during this battle. The well tempered high carbon steel blade is slightly hollow ground to cut down on weight. The steel parts and the wood grip, that swells in the center for a very firm grasp, balance this sword perfectly and makes it truly "come to life" in the hand. Scabbard included.

Overall Length: 38 3/4"
Blade Length: 32"
Weight: 2 lbs. 2 oz.

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