Sword; 1982_1212

Sword; 1982_1212
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The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe

Name/Title

Sword

About this object

Three-quarter basket hilted backsword made from steel. One flat edge, one sharp with pointed end and runnels down the centre of the blade. Hand guard has a rib textured handle and is painted black. Stamped in blade is two facing broad arrows on one side, with a crown over top, and on the other side is a single broad arrow.

Medium and Materials

steel

Measurements

89cm length x 3.7cm width sword blade, 18cm width handle x 12.5cm depth

Subject and Association Description

Cavalry sword

Credit Line

Unknown

Object Type

sword

Object number

1982_1212

Copyright Licence  

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The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe   The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe
Tags
backsword
basket handle
blade
broad arrow
cavalry
crown
one edge
steel
sword

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