14th Century Gothic Sword: Hail Mary And Its History

Reference	2-1400-A
Name	CROSS SWORD
Period	Late Middle Ages
Timeframe (B.C.)	14th century (1401-1500)
Guard	Gold-plated copper with the inscription “AVE MARIA” and spiral vegetable decorations.
Blade	Straight and very wide, with a channel covering two-thirds of its length.
Total Length	963 mm
Blade Length	810 mm
Description	Gothic piece from the 14th century with Marian inscriptions characteristic of the period.
Museum Inventory	NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM invº 52353
Photography	Photograph by Patricia Elena Suárez

14th Century Gothic Sword: Hail Mary and Its History