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Iron Sword
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Iron sword, double-edged, the blade provided with a ridge along the full length on both sides, next to which on one side at the top a small Greek cross. The grip, which ends in a seven... decorated flattened knob, is wrapped with black made rope. The quillon is twisted, ends in five-part flattened knobs and is slightly S-shaped curved. One side has an oval running band as a knuckle guard.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineIJzeren zwaard. c. 1500 - c. 1550. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
