Frankish / Merovingian axe-head, faithfully copied from an original artifact. There is many "francisques" and very clear typologies. This weapon, deadly and very beautifull, tends to disapear around 6-7 century. The name Francisca appears for the first time in the book Ethymologiarum sive originum, libri XX by Isidore of Seville, around 600 AD. The francisque can be recognized by the characteristic S-shaped curvature, the lower edge of the blade curving inward then forming an elbow with the handle This replica, which is 22 centimeter long axe-head, includes the wood handle! You can choose the wood handle lenght.
Made to order, within 4-5 weeks! Shipped from France.
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Tous droits réservés - Living History Market - Siret 85197040000012 - Immatriculation RCS 851 970 400 Lille Métropole - TVA non applicable, art. 293 B du Code général des impôts -
Our replicas of medieval swords and sabers are intended for an adult and informed public - Nos répliques d'épées et de sabres médiévaux sont destinés à un public majeur et averti.
