Hispano-Christian Cross Sword: History And Unique Design

Reference	1-1150-A
Name	Cross Sword
Period	12th-13th Century
Guard	Made of iron, large flattened ball pommel, missing grip, possibly wood covered with iron wire, crossguard with two elongated rectangular quillons.
Blade	Straight and wide, featuring a large central groove, double-edged, tapering slightly to the tip.
Scabbard	Made of wood covered with leather, metallic fittings, could be worn crossbody or attached to a belt.
Inscription	None visible
Description	Starting in the 11th century, the quillons of European swords began to elongate, taking on a cross-like appearance. During the Middle Ages, knights would swear oaths on their swords.
Museum Inventory	Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no. 07.53.2

Hispano-Christian Cross Sword: History and Unique Design