Otherwise known as the basket-hilted sword. This sword notably had basket-shaped cross guards, which lead to the name. These were the swords of the early modern day. They were widely used in the military during that time.
The reason why they are called broadswords was due to compared to bladed weapons that were much smaller in size such as the rapier, which is a sleeker sword that was used for duels.
These were the swords of the early modern day. They were widely used in the military during that time. The reason why they are called broadswords was due to compared to bladed weapons that were much smaller in size such as the rapier, which is a sleeker sword that was used for duels.
Subtypes
Schiavona popular sword from Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries a true broadsword
Mortuary sword used during the English Civil War was used after 1625
Scottish Broadsword a back sword blade
Sinclair Hilt
Wallown sword
check out longswords