Sword Charles V with optional sheath

Sword Charles V with optional sheath

Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!

• Blade made of 440 stainless steel quenched and tempered to 47-51 HRC
• Total length about 1024mm
• Blade length approx. 813mm
• Cross section of the blade at the guard approx. 37.9 x 3.5mm
• Blunt cutting edge - approx. 1.35mm thick
• Weight of the sword about 1087 g
• Weight of the vagina about 399 g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.

Top branded quality, made by Art Gladius^®. Made in Toledo (Spain), in the city with centuries-long traditional of blacksmithing, sword-making and other ancient crafts.

CHARLES V BROADSWORD

Two-hands sword used by Charles V (Carolus Divus). Under his kingdom he agglutinated a vast empire that comprised, Spain, Naples, Sicily, Flanders, Austria and America. Yes, incl. America. The Territories belonging to the Charles The V empire included some South America countries, Central America and some southern areas of North America.

Charles V and his son, Philip II full suit of armours and swords are true masterpieces manufactured by the swords craftsmen of that time when Toledo were the white arms cradle.