Haleth Son of Háma commissioned this sword upon promotion to the post of Marshal of the Riddermark. Named 'Brego' after the horse which bore King Elessar, Aragorn, at the Battle of the Hornburg. Haleth credited his survival of the battle to the confidence he felt after King Elessar made certain that he was weilding "A Good Sword".

The pommel bears a sunrise over a hill, echoing the hopeful promise of Gandalf which heralded Haleth's salvation:
"Look to my coming at first light on the fifth day. At dawn, look to the east"

The blade is made specifically for fighting from horseback. It's broad cross section right to the tip enables maximum reach for slashing from horseback, while a pointed tip is useless in a cavalry charge. It is a type which can also be seen in the Celtic LaTene era blades of our world, especially like the Lindholmgård Mose Sword.

Specification:
Weight: 1,405g (3.09lb)
Length Overall: 827mm (32.56")
Length of Blade (from emerging from guard): 660mm (26")
Grip Length (Timber only): 82mm (3.2")
Blade Width: 48.2mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 5.7mm (0.224)
Point of Balance: 90mm (3.5") from emerging from guard
Blade Node of Percussion: ~45cm (17.7") from emerging from guard
Hilt Node: 20mm (0.8") behind guard

Materials:
Blade: 9260 Spring Steel Oil Quenched then twice Tempered to ~52Rc
Guard and Pommel: C385 Brass
Grip: Mulga (Acacia aneura)wood with copper features

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