Bastard Sword, 16th Century, 14th Century Blade

This so-called “bastard sword ” or “one and a half hand” sword is particularly interesting.
In fact it clearly shows us the reuse of an old blade at a later time. The blade, due to its general shape, is typically from the very beginning of the 14th century. It corresponds to the XVI A style of the typology of Ewart Oakeshott.
The guard is given by the same author as a "Bavarian style guard" which appears around 1480, but of which the most numerous examples preserved date from the 1540s.
The pommel is typical of the period 1500-1550. Its massive and solid form was reproduced in a smaller and lighter way in the 19th century.
It is therefore a remarkably balanced war sword, assembled around 1540 from a blade from the beginning of the 14th century, whose quality had been recognized, hence its reuse.
The grip is difficult to analyze, since an original Bavarian hilt (1480-1520) was usually associated with a handle covered in leather on string, it is therefore possible and even probable that the current wire binding should be  later than 1540, but in any case the assembly is old, it is not a recent restoration.
BLADE: double-edged, with a median fuller on the first 77 cm. The end of the blade near the tip is not diamond-shaped, but lenticular (this is characteristic of type XVI A)
Length of the blade = 94 cm, width near the guard = 3.7 cm, thickness near the guard = 6 mm
GUARD: Has two straight quillons ending in "duck's feet"
A ribbed half ring protects the hand, and another smaller half ring connects the two "donkey steps"  (finger rings)
POMMEL: it is massive, fluted , in "sun rays" and topped with a strong 
tang button
GRIP :  it is covered with a complex chevron wire bindingt (probably later replacement??) The ferrules are  iron, soberly decorated with a small central band.

In conclusion, beautiful war sword, dating from the first half of the 16th century, using a blade from the beginning of the 14th century.
Let us clarify, if necessary, that this is absolutely not a fanciful 19th century creation. Handling this weapon immediately removes any doubt.
As said Mr Okeshott  = a  sword has to be appreciated "sword in hand" 
REF E3Y-2324