One thing I didn't think of when I posted on the curved swords is the possibility that he could have gone on crusade with a curved sword: the falchion and grosse messer. I believe both these weapons were in use in Europe at that time, and they were very popular, though they've never been shown in museums to the extent as the straight bladed European swords.

AckZel, have you thought of what kind of weapon you would have carried? You may not have had a sword, as I said before. Maybe a polearm, or a mace or flail, or an archer. You still may have had a sword, but not neccessarily.

You could also ask in the Research and Authenticity room and Interpretive Recreation room at www.armourarchive.org.

Cheers,
Nick