The Type XIV sword is a subtype of medieval arming sword classified by Ewart Oakeshott, a renowned historian of European arms and armor. It is part of his typology of swords (Oakeshott Typology), specifically covering swords from the 11th to 15th centuries. The Type XIV emerged in the 13th century, roughly between 1250 and 1325 AD, and represents a distinctive and somewhat transitional form of the knightly sword.
Date of Use
Circa 1250–1325 AD(13th century)
🌍Region
Western Europe (notably England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire)
