14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP Laces at the arms and

Laces at the arms and shoulders permit the fit to be adjusted to suit the wearer

This richly decorated version of the Colada has a length of 102 cm

Whilst purchasing an Epic Armoury LARP weapon

The original is currently held within the collection of the British Museum in London

the arm guards feature a relatively simple design and are therefore well-suited to a wide variety of costumes

14th century hand and a half sword royal armouries LARP Laces at the arms andThe imposing hand and a half sword, also known as a longsword, dates back to the late 14th century. Whilst the exact origin of this European weapon remains uncertain, markings suggest it may be German or Italian. It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria, possibly as a diplomatic gift, war prize, or tribute from the Kingdom of Cyprus to the Sultanate of Egypt, where Arabic inscriptions were added. After passing through at least one