SIDESWORDS are Medieval Arming Swords?

Many modern fencers, sword collectors and museum staff describe sideswords as a distinct type of Renaissance sword that somehow sits between 'medieval arming swords' and 'rapiers', but is that correct? Patreon & Extra Videos:   / scholagladiatoria   Support & extra content on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/matt-ea... Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun:   / historicalfencing     / scholagladiato1   Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Matt Easton's website and services: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/