Pre-order: 15th Century Arming Sword
Estimated release date 18th November 2024.*
Price includes Taxes.
Our precise and faithful replica is manufactured traditionally in very similar ways to the original. It features a robust cut and thrust Oakeshott Type XVIII blade of just over 30 inches, long curved quillons with characteristic terminals, short grip and prominent solid wheel pommel. The original has some unusual floral engraving at the base of the blade, which we have not replicated, because unfortunately on the original it is too damaged to reproduce with any certainty.
This arming sword in the Royal Armouries collection dates to the late-15th century and possibly has an English provenance.
This type of sword was a medium to high status sidearm of the late-15th century and into the early 16th century, and it would have been the backup weapon of the knight and of the man-at-arms, used in combat both on foot and mounted.
The sword shares some obvious similarities with the Westminster Abbey sword, which has been long associated with Henry V (but now believed to be from Henry VII's funeral achievements). It also shares a number of close similarities with other swords from English churches, and from representations of swords on English funeral effigies and brasses. Due to the state of preservation, it has been suggested that this sword may indeed have been taken from an English church monument in past centuries, where it was likely originally deposited in the late-15th century.
The Original
This replica closely matches the original in all aspects of form, measurements and manufacture. The replica was developed in partnership with Matt Easton and Windlass Steelcrafts and has been approved by Royal Armouries' Curator of European Edged Weapons, Iason-Eleftherios Tzouriadis and Assistant Curator of Arms and Armour, Scot Hurst
You can view the original in the Royal Armouries collection, on the Collections online Object Page (IX.915)
18+
This item is a replica and has blunted edges for safety. This is not a toy and it is designed for display purposes only.
We only sell replicas of this nature to those over 18 years of age. This product will be shipped on an age check service and identification must be shown at point of delivery.
*Subject to change
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Christmas 2024
Last order dates for Christmas delivery. Orders placed after these dates aren't guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.| SERVICE | LAST ORDER DATE |
| UK Standard | 16th December 2024 |
| UK Express | 18th December 2024 |
The museum will be closed on 24th, 25th and 26th December. Orders placed from 23rd December onwards may not be processed until 27th December.
Shipping
We process orders daily, Monday to Friday.
| Collect instore (Leeds Museum) Collect within 7 days |
FREE |
| UK Standard - 3-5 Working Days | £3.95 FREE on orders over £60 |
| UK Express - 1-2 Working Days |
£5.95 |
| UK Express - 1-2 Working Days - AGE CHECK For full-size replicas (Swords, Gimli's Axe, Gandalf Staff) | £14.50 |
| International | Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout based on destination and weight. |
Please ensure that someone is available at the delivery address to receive your order. Any undelivered or uncollected parcels will be returned to sender. We will automatically issue a refund for all products once they have been received back at the museum, however, shipping is non-refundable.
Age Check - 18+
All sales of replicas and alcohol require age verification. You will be asked for proof of age at point of delivery.
Collect in store
- Collections can be made from the shop at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds during opening hours.
- You will be notified via email once your order is ready for collection.
- Once you receive this notification, we will hold your order for 30 days.
- Please bring your order confirmation and ID that matches the name on the order.
- Limited short stay, road-side parking is available on Clarence Road or Citipark operate the nearby Leeds Dock multi-storey car park. Please note that parking charges may apply.
International Shipping
The estimated delivery time for Europe, USA and Canada is 7-10 working days and 10-14 working days for rest of the world, however this is not guaranteed.
Please note that some products are not available to ship outside of the UK. A full list can be found on the Restricted Items page. Orders placed with a non-UK delivery address that include a restricted item may be subject to cancellation and a refund will be issued. If you are unsure, please contact us before ordering.
Please be advised that you are responsible for any import duty that may be charged on delivery of your order. If you are unsure, we advise you to check with your own customs and excise department before placing an order.
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