In profiled shape, the iron part was designed for throwing. Well balanced, the axe flies in a rolling movement,
   well controled by the thrower after years of practice.

   This particular shape is the most rare, with the blade is larger than usual franciscas.

   Thrown along with spears, heavy franciscas were able to create chaos in the ennemy lines, "crushing shields and helmets".
   The francisca, as opposed to the scramasax short sword, was only used in battle. Its price and the short blade made it unqualified for other, domestic purposes.

   Heavily rusted. Partly treated for conservation. Further treatment necessary.

   Bibliography : axe from Mezières published in Périn, la datation des tombes mérovingiennes, Lin.Droz, Genève, 1980.

   Material : Iron
   Origin : France
   Provenance : Paris auction house
   Period : V - VI c.A.D.
   Dimensions : Length : 16 cm

        Ref. : m-057

    Merovingische Franciska

   Price & Conditions : Euro 450 -