Warfare
It is believed that this Western European sword comes from the 12th-early 13th century. The sword is representative of the common medieval, or knightly sword, that became popular in the Middle Ages after the Carolingian sword. This was a very standard weapon for knights during this time. The sword depicts a slender cruciform hilt, leading into a gently downcurved tubular grip. At the end of the sword, a pommel, in the shape of a pointed oval, counteracts the weight of the sword blade. In respect to its function, the most telling aspect is that the sword is made of iron, similar to the spathe and Carolingian sword before it. Hence, this sword, from the Romanesque period, would be used in warfare for soldiers on horseback, utilizing the swords length and strength to slash its enemies down.