Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Straight on the head with

Straight on the head with visor open - and freeze closed

it was effective against enemies carrying shields

They were popular during the Dutch Eighty Years’ War and the Dutch Golden Age

Swords of this type were already used in the early 14th century

Griekse xiphos Campovolano, semi-scherp Romeinse & Egyptische sieraden Straight on the head withThis xiphos is a replica of an original from the 5th century BC found in Campovalano, Abruzzo (Italy). Nowadays it`s part of the collection of the British Museum of London. Swords like these were used by the Greek city states and their colonies at the Mediterranean sea. The xiphos has a blade made of carbon steel and a hilt made of bronze. It is 76 cm long, with a blade of 58 cm long and weighs 1 kg. The sword comes with a wooden scabbard, covered