Twisted Pommel on 11th Century INGELRI Sword

On occasion of a research excursion to the collection centre of the Swiss National Museum, Arthur von Eschen and myself had the opportunity to examine a number of original medieval artifacts, one of which was a 11th/12th century sword, featured in this video. It is an Oakeshott type X with a brazil nut pommel. Its blade is inscribed INGELRI, one of the famous workshop inscriptions of the Early Middle Ages. This video highlights a particular feature that I have observed on many original swords, namely the slightly twisted pommel. My research is kindly sponsored by patrons at   / dimicator   This is where you can find more material on medieval swords and swordplay. Music: Dark Times by Kevin Mac Leod, YT Audio Library