Accession No
1932.73 B
Description
Short sword with an ivory handle and black leather sheath. Cross-guard with straight tapered arms, terminating with rounded ends. Handle curves to one side with a large circular perforation. Leather sheath with metal locket and chape, both decorated with grooves. Large oval protrusion from chape.
Place
Europe; Germany
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Wollaston, Alexander Frederick Richmond (Mrs)
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1932.73 B; 34
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Ivory; Leather
Local Term
Measurements
560mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
A short sword with ivory handle and black leather sheath. Looks as if it has been cut down and made shorter.
Added in different handwriting "Bandsman's sword, not British."
Event Date 1932
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Short sword with an ivory handle and black leather sheath. Cross-guard with straight tapered arms, terminating with rounded ends. Handle curves to one side with a large circular perforation. Leather sheath with metal locket and chape, both decorated with grooves. Large oval protrusion from chape.
Event Date 25/5/2021
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:281146
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