Seventh Crusade period (1248-1254). See Nicolle fig. 84 for a comparable example excavated at Ras Castle, Serbia. 3 3/8" length, particularly finely forged. Barbed point, the tip with medial ridge and each barb of the slightly concave section with thickened back opposite the cutting edge. Fine spiral twist bolsters and closed seam conical socket. Crisp profile. Darkened from burial, the original surface substantially intact and minimal scattered oxidation. Exceptional quality and condition for the period.
