Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg
1574
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg, 1574. Germany, Brunswick, 16th century. Steel, leather and wire bound grip; 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.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1508 The sheer size of this sword is both awe-inspiring and intimidating, but the highly ornate engraved details indicate that it wasn't used in battle. Imagine your security system being a guard wielding a blade similar to this one.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Arms and Armor
- Formatted Medium
- steel, leather and wire bound grip
- Dimensions
- 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.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1916.1508
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- Armor Court Reinstallation
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 210A Armor Court
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