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Decorative sword
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Decorative sword

anonymous · 1775 - 1799 · casting; drijven; iron (metal); copper (metal); koperdraad; leather; brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Court sword, double-edged with cast brass hilt. Depictions of horses and riders. Double counter-guard. Ass's hoof (?), pommel and quillon. Grip wrapped with copper wire. Black leather scabbard with brass chape and throat. On the blade a poem on Princes William I, II and III.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
small-swordWilliam II (Prince of Orange)William I (Prince of Orange)Netherlands
Credit lineSierdegen. 1775 - 1799. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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