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Hunting Sword

c. 1780

France (blade: Germany?), 18th century

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Medium
steel, blued, etched, and gilded; silver and wood
Measurements
Overall: 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.); Blade: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.); Grip: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Guard: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Weight: 560 g (1.23 lbs.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1492
Public Domain
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Location
210A Armor Court
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This custom-made German hunting sword, displayed with its original scabbard, was used at the end of a hunt in order to deliver the killing blow. After the game was dispatched, this type of sword was also used to field dress the animal, which must be done as quickly as possible to preserve the usable meat. It could also be used for self-defense against dangerous animals.

Hunting Sword

c. 1780

France (blade: Germany?), 18th century

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