Besides that new Windlass Migration period sword, this one also appeared. So what do you guys think of this one? Keeping in mind its price of course. The hilt looks quite good to me, of course it's not gold plated iron like the original, but hey, the price, right? Blade has a diamond section at the tip, but other than that also not that bad...
http://www.museumreplicas.com/p-2032-sword-of-st-maurice.aspx

Hi Luka!
The blade looks similar to that of the windlass war sword...
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=10964

Windlass seems o be catering more and more for the costume and rennies. I guess it depends on what one may see value in. Performance is certainly not where this sword might shine. Even presented out of the scabbard hardly makes it appealing (to me). That leaves it a costume piece and in the same category as a fair number of the Windlass combos that include a scabbard. Bleh ;)

Cheers

GC

Hey I missed that one! Doesn't look too bad! It even has a decent scabbard. But is it just me, or is the text engraved on the crossguard upside down?

I noticed the upside down as well. :lol:

The engraving on ceremonial swords was often 'upside down', meant to be read with the blade held up. But the A&A version is opposite to this. I can't remember which way it goes on the original - can someone check?

I could see the main problem with this one being handling. The A&A version is 12oz lighter and is still a challenge to handle with its long blade and far-out PoB (not wrong for a cavalry sword, just challenging). So this one is likely quite difficult. Overall it can't compare with the A&A sword, although the fuller width on this one is actually more accurate and bronze looks more like gold. It departs from the original in a number of areas, but at least its based on a real historical sword and in the right ballpark. Looks like a good 'starter sword' for people interested in this era, and more interested in display than handling.

In this topic there are some info! :)
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...p;start=20

Thanks Antonio.

It seems Windlass got it right.Here is a pic posted by Manouchehr M. from the above mentioned thread...

I just read in that old thread that fittings of the original are gilded silver, not iron. Interesting.

Right, so its the A&A inscription that's upside down! The A&A sword tip is also even more diamond shaped than the Windlass. I'm not saying the Windlass is better - you can't beat the finish, construction, weight distribution, and attention to detailing on A&A products. But I think one needs to be objective about these things.

Actually, the inscription (on cross and pommel) are inverted from one side to the other. So it reads correctly in hand, tip-up or sheathed. Hey, if you're cutlering a sword for a saint, you better be thinking about stuff like this!

Look at the image posted by C.L. Miller about three-quarters of the way down the older thread:
http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t...mp;start=0

-Eric

so its read one way on one side of the sword and the upside down on the other? hehehe. devil in the details for sure

perfect for having yourself crowned Holy Roman Emperor by a inexpensive copy of the Pope.

Here's another option, much nicer (and much more expensive) from Ares Academy in Italy: http://www.aresacademy.it/1-San%20Maurizio.html

Hey, they even put the little designs on the bottom of the guard (perdendicular to the blade) like the original. I believe A&A doesn't even have that! Someone actually did a little bit of research putting this thing together! How cute. :)