Sword, Scabbard, D32.1559
Physical Description
A hanger. Hilt - Brass with simple knuckle bow and down-turned quillon. A brass stud on the left side actuates a small retaining clip. Grip of leather covered wood, ribbed. The number 359 appears on the top of the quillon. Blade is single edged, curved, tapering only slightly to the point. A shallow, fuller runs the length of the blade. No blade markings. Scabbard - Black leather with brass mouthpiece and chape. On the left side there is a stud on the mouthpiece for a frog.
Provenance
?Locality:
England
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 735 x 140 x 40mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 704 x 140 x 33.4mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 592 x 50 x 20mm
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