[Stacey M]

If you guys could have any original antique "dream" sword. What would it be?

This sword couldn't be sold. Just sits in your family for generations

Altough this sword is so frequently recreated in low end factories and most people have seen the toleto style sword. The original stands out being one of the best swords.
It's transitioning from the medieval sword to more Renaissance
I love the provenance. The inlay on the hilt.. forget about it!!!

[Arne G.]

*Any* sword?

The Turin Sword of St. Maurice would be my pick. Doubt the museum will let me have it, however.

[Tyler C.]

No sure if falchions qualify here, but if they do I would pick this blade:



If it must be a true sword then it would have to be this one:

[Stephen Curtin]

This.

[Johannes Zenker]

First thought: Wallace Collection A489

Can't link any pictures for this one, but have a museum link instead https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=60982&viewType=detailView

Alternatively, because I've taken an increasing interest in Kriegsmessers, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer A 123

Or maybe the Messer/Jagdschwert of Maximilian I.? KHM Wien, HJRK D 11

Pictures for the latter two are from the KHM website.

[Martin Kallander]

I'm pretty sure I'd inevitably end up accidentaly harming it one way or another. So to damage control I'd want something that really wouldn't be missed, like an original Napoleonic/Early-19thC French/Continental Briquet Type Sword


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[Henry R. Gower]

Well, since this is purely an imaginary exercise, why not think really big. I would chose the Coronation Sword of the Holy Roman Empire that is displayed in the treasury at the Hofburg Place in Vienna. It is a beautifully preserved early Germanic sword with a brazil nut pommel, gold plated hilt and an amazing scabbard of repousse gold icons. I like the inscription on the guard as well. Realistically however, I will content myself with the splendid copy with gold plated pommel and guard, that I bought from Arms and Armor, many years ago. Pictures of it are legion on the internet, so I did not perform the cyberspace gymnastics required to post one here.
Henry

[Lloyd Winter]

I’ve loved the sword of Mehmet the Conqueror since I saw it when the Topkapi Palace exhibit was on tour in the early 90s. I’m not usually into this type of sword but it’s absolutely beautiful, the perfection of form is amazing when seen in person.

[E.B. Erickson]

I wouldn't mind a simple, silver encrusted English sword of the early 1600s. See photo.
Otherwise, a 1788 Pattern Heavy Cavalry officer's sword would be OK with me!

--ElJay

[J.D. Crawford]

There are so many, but the one that comes to mind is the Cawood sword. https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/collections/collections-highlights/the-cawood-sword/

Of course, if I actually owned it I would eventually sell it to my local museum for everyone to study and enjoy. I said sell, not donate; I'm not that rich or altruistic!

[Dan D'Silva]

Something that could've been used by the Airyas and Tuiryas in Gathic times.

... unfortunately, all my research has still to give me a clear about what kind of dagger that might've been. Only that my preference, a bronze proto-akinakes, is very unlikely.

[Scott Kowalski]

Records XIIIa.14 or the Morgarten sword. One would have to wonder about the stories this blade could tell if every knick on the blade was a swing in combat.

[Scott Kowalski]

Great choice J.D, that is probably my favorite Type XII sword. Great lines and size to the blade and just an overall good looking sword.

[Roger Hooper]

There is a sword from the second half of the 17th century,a continental campaign sword with pierced side rings. I had A&A make a custom version of it, but I would love to have the original, one of the most beautiful swords ever made.

[Tyler C.]

This is really cool to see how different everyone’s top picks are.