Sword of St Maurice of Turin, 13ᵉ century
To begin with, the
Sword of St Maurice of TurinDating from 1200-1250, it is preserved in Turin along with some remains of Saint-Maurice and venerated as a relic.
Legend has it that this is the sword used for his beheading, which is only a remote probability, having been forged around a thousand years after his death. Rather, it represents the imagination of medieval historiography under the omnipresent influence of the Church.
Since 1858, the original has been on display at the
Royal Armory of TurinAR G 25 in very good condition.
Saint Maurice or Maurice d'Agaune, known as the leader of the Theban Legion. The Catholic Church venerates Saint Maurice as patron saint of the army and infantry, to name but a few.
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Sword of Saint Maurice of TurinThe perfect complement for your historical re-enactments or themed evenings. But above all, it's also a collector's item and a decorative object.
How to maintain the blade of your medieval sword?
Collector's and decorative swords are made and assembled in a simplified way. As their use is decorative, they lack the safety features required of a Japanese sword intended for training.
However, your
Sword of Saint Maurice of Turin to a steel blade that needs to be maintained to prevent damage over time. In fact, when you expose your sword, your friends will be curious to see the blade and touch it. This is where you need to be careful, as the acidity of your fingers is very harmful to steel, whatever its quality.
However, if this does happen, don't panic - all you need is a cloth dampened with a little oil and wipe off any fingerprints. If you do this, your sword will last a very long time.