Production: Unknown
Two-handed sword, straight quillons, etched flamboyant blade,
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1600
This flamboyantly bladed sword was used by the German mercenaries called Landsknechts who gripped the hilt with both hands to fight. The steel blade has etched decoration, and the ricasso- the section between the hilt and the blade proper – is covered with leather and reinforced with steel studs. Very long and decorative swords were also often used for ceremonial purposes, carried upright in front of important people in processions.
Decoration
Casting (process) : Sword, cast, with etched flamboyant decoration on the blade
Accession number: HEN.M.197-1933
Primary reference Number: 18871
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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