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1884.24.95

Straight double-edged broad-sword. The blade is stamped below the cross guard. The grip is covered with leather and bound with copper wire; it has a round steel pommel. [LM 24/10/2007]


1884.24.95

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Collection type
Object
Description
Straight double-edged broad-sword. The blade is stamped below the cross guard. The grip is covered with leather and bound with copper wire; it has a round steel pommel. [LM 24/10/2007]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
European
Date / Period
Date made: 1400-1600
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Iron Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Copper Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Length: max 1080 mm, Width: max 93 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.24.95 PR Cat other PR nos: 1032

Search terms: Weapon, Insignia, Sword