Just wanted to show off my new longsword from Christian Fletcher. I requested an Albion "Baron" sword as the base and had him work his magic customizing it to my requests. He also designed a scabbard and swordbelt to accompany it.

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Christian did a great job as usual. Great choice for your sword Lonnie!!!! I love the scabbard as well. They really looks nice as a pair.

WOW. And I mean that.

I never had more than a passing interest in the Baron before, partially because of its bland furniture on such an imposing sword. But seeing what Christian has done with it is just AMAZING. It brings the kind of flambouyancy that you expect from one with the title of "Baron."

Really a beautiful sword and scabbard there. While I wouldn't call the original Baron's furniture "bland" (sorry Michael, it's just a personal preference of mine :) ), I like your customized version a lot. I took a peek around your website and I hope you'll post pics of your harness when it's completed. It looks great so far. :)

Thanks all. I definitely will post more pics of my harness once it's completed. I chose Eric Dube of Armurerie du Duche to design it based on the Warwick effigy. I'm sure most of you are familiar with his work. It is Grade A, top-notch. I have not been dissappointed so far by his extraordinary level of skill and excellence. The harness is about 2/3 complete. Check back in a month or two for more incredible pics.

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I want one!
You guys are going to force me to spend money!
:wtf:

Shame on you. :cry:

Neat stuff...thanks for sharing!

I am in awe of Christian's work. I may have to move forward on the sword I wanted him to customize as well! Inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

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Mike

Michael, the armour on the main page entitled "My Passion" is of the "King's Champion" harness in the Tower of London. There are more pictures of it in the "Royal Armouries London" page. As for the purple coloring, I assume you are referring to the scabbard. It is red Oxblood in color that has been 'antiqued' by Christian. It is a dark red that is mottled with darker tones. In certain light it does have an almost purple tone.

Really nice work, but no surprise as I just received my Christian Fletcher AT 1435 recently and at least I don't have to feel to envious. :D Although I wouldn't say no if you wanted to gift me your sword. :lol: ( just joking, but another way of just saying great sword ! )

That's a beautiful piece of art you got there.
I especially like the scabbard.

Best regards
Klaus Jessen

Lonnie, that is a great looking sword! It just makes me all that happier that I decided to have Christian build my first custom blade for me. Mine is based on an AT-1423 blade though. Of course this makes the wait all that more difficult as I see yours and Jean's blade as well. :cry:

The wait was excruciating. I just got it this week. I ordered it back before the first of the year. Quality takes time. It was well worth the wait. It feels perfect in my hand. :cool:

Yes the sword looks great,

I am wondering what time period you are going for here. The Baron blade is dated 1275-1315- do you wish to keep that date even with the customizations? Your harness is surely 15th c. Are you thinking this would have been an earlier blade re-hilted? I don't have my books in front of me and I can't remember the popularity of a type 6 cross. Also could you post a close up of the pommel when you get a chance.

Very attractive. . .
Jeremy

ooh, pretty. Do you mind if I ask you how much it set you back all told?

You are correct, Jeremy, in that I am aiming for a 15th century persona. I had originally planned for a different blade from the Altrim side, but they were sold out of several choices at the time I entered the queue. I didn't realize how long I would have to wait initially, so I welcomed Christian's suggestion to switch to the Albion Baron sword as a base. I saw an example of it and had stars in my eyes after looking at it. This was my first 'real' sword I have purchased. As with all things, we learn as we go. My next one will be one more closely fashioned after the one on the Beauchamp effigy so as to be more 'contemporary' to my harness.

I will upload a photo of the pommel when I have a moment. Thanks again for your feedback.