Irish Axe Early Medieval This is clearly illustrated by

This is clearly illustrated by the many portraits from the first three decades of the 1600's featuring this rapier as a personal sidearm of the rich and well styled

Blade Length: 18

The etching on the blade depicts a very early example of the badge of the Order of the Garter and possibly the earliest use of the portcullis as a badge by an English Royal

Overall length: 46

Irish Axe Early Medieval This is clearly illustrated byBased on Original: 13th century, National Museum of Ireland Overall length: 56" Blade Length: 6. 75" Head Width: 6. 5" Haft Length: ~52" Weight: 2. 4 lbs 1090 gr The warriors of Ireland were known as fierce fighters and accomplished in hit and run warfare. The weapons they used needed to accommodate this style of combat. On a trip to Dublin we were able to study many of these sidearms up close. Some of the items that really impressed us were these