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Joan of Arc Sword is fashioned after a 15th century design with a little French flair. The red enameled Cross in the center of pommel symbolizes a true Christian Warrior of that time. Joan of Arc Sword comes complete with a full length leather scabbard. In the Journal du siège and Chronique de la Pucelle, Jean Chartier, writes about the sword used by Joan of Arc and the circumstances by wich it was acquired The King wanted to present her with a sword, so she asked for that of Sainte Catherine de Fierbois. on lui demanda si elle l'avoit oncques veue, et elle dit que non... A black smith was sent from Tours who found the sword amongst several other ex voto that had been left in a trunk behind the altar. From1415 and the beginning of the battle of Azincourt, armed soldiers would come and offer all or least some of their weapons in thanks to Sainte Catherine who had protected them in battle . It is amongs these weapons that Joan's sword was chosen.Blade length 27 HandleHilt length 7.5 Overall 34.5 Balance Point 4.0 Below Hilt Weight 1.5 lbs
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