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Quillons

Scope note

Extended arms of a cross guard on a sword or dagger, consisting of straight, S-shaped, or inward curving bars set at the base of the grip.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037127

Broader Terms used

<edged weapon components>

Term used for

crosses (quillons)

Equivalent Terms used

quillon

Created

13yrs ago

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