The Bayeux is named for the famous Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Nothing is known for certain about the tapestry's origins. The first written record of the Bayeux Tapestry is in 1476 when it was recorded in the cathedral treasury at Bayeux as"a very long and narrow hanging on which are embroidered figures and inscriptions comprising a representation of the conquest of England".

The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux half-brother of William the Conqueror. It is over 70 meters long and although it is called a tapestry it is in fact an embroidery stitched not woven in woolen yarns on linen. Some historians argue that it was embroidered in Kent England. The original tapestry is on display at Bayeux in Normandy France.

The Bayeux sword is classified as an Oakeshott Type X. Oakeshott describes the typical Type X as a broad flat blade of medium length with a fuller running the entire length and fading out an inch or so from the point.

Though the point is narrow enough for thrusting this is principally a cutting sword designed for use against opponents in mail armour.

This is a classic design for Norman or Early Crusader era sword simple yet elegant and brutal.

Name That Sword Contest Winner Steve Maly"I chose the name"Bayeux"in reference to the swords depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry."Hastings"was already taken by one of your 1st generation swords."

A Limited Edition Hand Crafted Collectible Sword
This sword is offered in a limited edition of only 100 collectible swords worldwide.

Specifications:
Overall length: 36.375"(92.27 cm)
Blade length: 30.25"(76.84 cm)
Blade width: 2.1875"(5.56 cm)
CoB: 5.125"(13 cm)
CoP: 18.75"(47.63 cm)
Weight: 2 lbs 7.2 oz (1.12 kilos)

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