Seventh Crusade period (1248-1254). See Nicolle fig. 84 for a comparable example excavated at Ras Castle, Serbia. 4 1/8" length with finely forged barbed point. The tip with medial ridge and each barb of slightly rounded section with thickened back opposite the cutting edge. Rectangular section bolster and closed seam conical socket, chipped at the base. Quite crisp profile. Darkened from burial, the original surface partially intact with expected scattered oxidation. Excellent condition for the period.
