The schiavona was a Renaissance sword. This weapon became very popular in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name came from the fact that the Venetian Doge guard consisted largely of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni). Total length: 90-100 cm.
The schiavona was a Renaissance sword. This weapon became very popular in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. The name came from the fact that the Venetian Doge guard consisted largely of Dalmatian Slavs (Schiavoni). Total length: 90-100 cm.