Two-handed sword
History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson, 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1500
This double-handed sword would have been used by foot soldiers such as the German mercenaries known as landsknecht who often wore armour and flamboyant clothing. Such swords were also used in ceremonial events in which they were often carried, blade up, by attendants walking in front of officials, judges, mayors, or nobles in procession.
Casting (process) : Sword, cast
Accession number: HEN.M.194-1933
Primary reference Number: 18862
Old object number: B348
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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