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Landsknecht daggers

Scope note

Daggers widely used by German and Swiss landsknechts during the 16th century, having a hilt, often of steel, with a grip which flares at the top and a guard with a shell or side ring and two quillons, either straight or curving towards the blade. They were furnished with a sheath, typically made of metal and decorated with raised bands.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037069

Broader Terms used

daggers (weapons)

Term used for

daggers, Landsknecht

Equivalent Terms used

Landsknecht dagger

Created

13yrs ago

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