Venetian Captain’s Sword mace blue and purple

blue and purple

London (A460)

While there are some notable exceptions

Serenissima: The name of the Glorious Venetian Republic that lasted 1070 years

The guard and pommel are blued

Venetian Captain’s Sword mace blue and purpleCirca 1540, Italian. The Oakeshott Collection (OC010), Minneapolis MN. Overall length: 39. 75" Blade length: 33. 7" Guard Width: 8" Grip Length: 3. 9" COG: 3. 4" Weight: ~ 2. 8 lbs 1280 gr This elegant side sword is a replica of one of our favorite swords in The Oakeshott Collection. The style of hilt and blade is illustrated in Achille Marozzo's 1536 fight book the Opera Nova Del'lArte Della Armi. The guard is detailed with incised lines mirrored in