Schiavona (weapon)
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Use: | Cavalry and foot troop weapon |
| Creation time: | 16th Century |
| Working time: | 16th to 17th century |
| Region of origin / author: |
Italy , Venetian infantry |
| Distribution: | Europe |
| Overall length: | about 90 cm, variable |
| Blade length: | approx. 65 cm, variable |
| Blade width: | approx. 7 cm - 9 cm, variable |
| Blade thickness: | approx. 0.45 cm, variable |
| Weight: | approx. 1100 g, variable |
| Handle: | Wood, horn, bone, ivory |
| Particularities: | Basket like the Scottish swords (broadswords) |
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The Schiavona was a sword that was popular in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. It comes from the sword of the Venetian Doge Guard , the name arose because the guard was mainly composed of Dalmatian Slavs ( Schiavoni , Croats ).
The Schiavona is a broadsword and had a wider blade than the contemporary rapier . A surviving sword measures 93.2 cm × 3.4 cm × 0.45 cm, the blade has grooves on both sides that extend over 1/4 the length of the sword. With a weight of 1.1 kg it was suitable as a cutting as well as a stabbing weapon .
The Schiavona found widespread use in the armies of the countries that traded with Italy in the 17th century. It was also sometimes the first choice for heavy cavalry.
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