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Description: | French sword, the hilt of the sword consists of an embossed square gilt guard and a trefoil-shaped pommel. The obverse of the pommel is embossed with a foul anchor motif. The sword has a fluted ivory grip and a straight, diamond-sectioned steel blade. The obverse of the blade is engraved with a spray of flowers, a trophy consisting of drums and trumpets, and a further spray of flowers. The reverse of the blade is engraved with stars and crescents on a tablet between two sprays of flowers. The black leather scabbard has a locket and chape. The frog button is missing from the locket.
caption: French sword
caption: hilt of French sword | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | swords | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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