Cavalry Sword
c. 1700–30
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Cavalry Sword, c. 1700–30. Germany, Saxony, 18th century. Steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire grip; overall: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); blade: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); grip: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); guard: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1919.55
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel (vestiges of blueing and gilding on hilt); wire grip
- Dimensions
- Overall: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); Blade: 105 cm (41 5/16 in.); Grip: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Guard: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1919.55
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation, The Cleveland Museum of Art (09/10/1998); "Armor Court Reinstallation"
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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