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Mace, D37.495

Physical Description

Gargaz or mace. Nine iron blades extending from central iron shaft, divided into three sections by two raised bands. Middle section plain; others decorated with spirals; five raised bands. Blade end shaft topped by bronze band and raised knob. Guarded iron hilt, very worn silver plating. Cross-guard knob ends. Tapered languet, triangular point. Curved finger guard, not joined to pommel, end in form of reverse curved knob. Disc pommel topped by hemisphere and knob with hole through side. Oval grip.

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 680 x 95 x 95mm

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