Sword of François I
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| Sword of François I | |
|---|---|
 General view of the sword | |
| Service history | |
| In service | from 1510–1515 to 1525 |
| Used by | Francis I of France |
| Wars | Italian War of 1521–26 |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1480 (blade) 1510–1515 (handle) |
| Manufacturer | P.A. Cataldo (blade) |
| Produced | 1510–1515 |
| No. built | 1 |
| Specifications | |
| Blade type | Knightly sword |
| Hilt type | cruciform hilt |
The sword of François I is a ceremonial sword made c. 1510–1515 from a blade forged around 1480 and a custom-made handle. It was captured by the Spanish at the Battle of Pavia and brought back to France in 1808 by Murat. It is currently on display at the Musée de l'Armée at Les Invalides, in Paris.
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