The Crusade era, is probably one of the most influential era's of all time. A lot of our future history today pertaining to the "Holy Land", transpired within that time frame. Here is one of my Crusader swords. I have two in total; both from Albion. I'll post the other one as soon as I take & upload photo's... Let's see your collection...

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Just what makes a "Crusader" sword? One from the period, or specifically connected to a military order or Crusader state?
And does the Baltic Crusades and reconquista work?

BTW, beautiful sword.

My favorite era! I can't take a new photo right now so here are some recycled shots for the time being.

My crusader line-up about a year ago: http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/files/crusader_era_swords_212.jpg

And a couple of newer additions:
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/files/a_a_swords_166.jpg (the one on the right)
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/files/hart_2_162.jpg

Here is my most-recent Late Crusader addition, a custom Gus Trim double-fullered Type XIIa I had worked up by Custom Sword Shoppe; complete with Jerusalem Cross themed hardware and scabbard :) :

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I need to add some pics to this thread!

Unfortunately, I am in the middle of a move so I will get them up as soon as I can.

I love this period!

The ones I have at the moment that could fit into 1095 - 1291 (I hope for some changes in this part of my collection soon ;) ):

Discount the sword on lower left.
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Custome Odinblade damascus broadsword with crusader theme:

Ahh, I too love this period.
Here are my crusades era swords.
First, the group shot arranged by Oakeshott classification.
Top Row:
Albion Reeve, Vigil, custom Del Tin 2133, Albion Gaddhjalt, Arn, Norman, St. Maurice of Turin, Templar, Oakeshott, and Ritter.
Bottom Row:
Custom Ollin type XII, Albion SL Knightly, Knight, SL Great Sword, Baron, Duke, Tritonia, Sovereign, and Vassal.
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I hope you like them,
Dan

Dan... Now that is a very serious collection... ;)

Here is my sword of the crusades era.
The DSA Norman.

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WOW Dan!

I didn't know you have such an extensive collection of this period. Quite impressive.

What kind of grip treatment are you planning for your Vigil.

Here's a question you may or may not be able to answer. Which sword is your favorite at the moment?

Thanks guys,
@ J.D. Yep, that's the one it's based on :) As far as the A&A blade, I'm afraid it's part of the 10 or so crusades era bare blades in my possession that I'm in various stages of designing/building hilts for.

@ Jeremy. For the Vigil, I'm planning on doing a multi-risered grip as on the Arn and Squire. As to which one is my favorite........that's very hard to say. I love so many of them :) I love the way the Reeve moves, the Arn looks, the Oakeshott balances etc. However, I guess right now I'm really appreciating the Museum Line/almost museum line swords (a la the Vigil and Oakeshott) for how they are exacting re-creations of individual originals. They may have had some slight aesthetic tweaks (such as making both ends of the Vigil's cross flair the same), but essentially you are holding the original as it would have been when new. I feel this gives me a much better sense of what would have been important to the original owner. It may not be something that appeals immediately to our modern perceptions (such as the very far out POB on the St. Maurice), but I believe there were good reasons for why quality swords were made that way (though I'm sure there were actual lemons too).
If I had to pick just one though, I would have to say the Vigil. It moves and balances wonderfully, is extremely aesthetically pleasing and is an almost perfect re-creation of my all time favorite original.
Sorry for the long-winded reply that I guess I could have answered in one word ;)
Dan

OK, here's an updated photo of my crusader era line-up (BTW, the customized DT2130 in the left fan will likely go for sale soon):

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