Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg
1574
Overall: 186.1 cm (73 1/4 in.); Blade: 132.1 cm (52 in.); Quillions: 51.4 cm (20 1/4 in.); Grip: 45.7 cm (18 in.); Ricasso: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)
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This is one of a large series of swords distinguished by the fish-shaped crossbar on the hilt (quillon) and pierced, crutch-shaped pommels. Each sword in this series is also dated and numbered. The crowned monogram of Duke Julius, the year 1574, and the number of this particul...
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Terms
Culture
Germany, Brunswick, 16th century
Technique
steel, leather and wire bound grip
Genre
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
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