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Armor for Man and Horse with Völs-Colonna Arms, c. 1575

North Italy, 16th century

1964.88CCCC0

Breastplate from Hussar's Cuirass, c. 1580

Germany, Augsburg or Hungary, 16th century

1916.1521CCCC0

War Hat (or Kettle Hat), c. 1475–1500

workshop of Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)

1916.1565CCCC0

Hanger (Hunting Sword), late 1600s

Jaspar Bongen the Younger (German, active late 1600s)

1916.1629CCCC0

Bill, c. 1480

Italy, 15th century

1916.1835CCCC0

Crossbow and Cranequin of Elector Augustus I of Saxony, c. 1553–73

Germany, Saxony, 16th century

1916.1723CCCC0

Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II, c. 1571

Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525-1603)

1916.1888CCCC0

Chanfron in Maximilian Style, c. 1510

Germany, Nuremberg (?), early 16th Century

1916.1845CCCC0

Sword, 1400s

Germany (?), 15th century

1916.1600CCCC0

Hauberk, c. 1400–50

Germany (?), first half 15th Century

1923.1120CCCC0

Half Armor for the Foot Tournament, c. 1590

Pompeo della Cesa (Italian, active 1572-93)

1996.299CCCC0

Partial Suit of Armor in Maximilian Style, c. 1525

Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century

1916.1714CCCC0

Powder Flask with Standing figures of a Man and Woman, 1570

Germany, 16th century

1916.37CCCC0

Close Helmet in Maximilian Style, c. 1520

Germany, 16th century

1916.1855CCCC0

Estoc, early 1500s

Germany, early 16th Century

1916.686CCCC0

Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c.1540–80

Germany, 16th century

1974.58CCCC0

Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis), c. 1350–1420

North Italy, 14th-15th century

1923.1065CCCC0

Demi-Chanfron, c. 1550

Germany, Augsburg, 16th century

1916.1526CCCC0

Gothic Breastplate, c. 1540

Germany, 16th century

1916.684CCCC0

Helmet, c. 1560–80

Germany, Saxony, 16th century

1916.1502CCCC0

Pricked Spur, 1200s

Spain, 13th century

1916.1611CCCC0

Tilting Suit (composed), c. 1560–80

South Germany, 16th century

1916.1511CCCC0

Pricked Spur, 1200s

Spain, 13th century

1916.1953CCCC0

Rapier, c. 1580–1610

Blade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century

1974.59CCCC0

Katar dagger, 1700s

India, Mughal

1985.119CCCC0

Breastplate, c. 1550

Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century

1916.1647CCCC0

Court Sword, c. 1790

England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century

1916.1095CCCC0

Gothic Backplate, c. 1475–1500

Germany, late 15th Century

1916.1613CCCC0

Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche", c. 1650

Spain (?) or Italy, (Neapolitan?), 17th century

1916.699CCCC0

Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family), c. 1600–1620

Italy, Venice, 17th century

1916.1532CCCC0

Parade Halberd, c. 1600–50

Italy, 17th century

1916.1826CCCC0

Gothic Bevor, c. 1480

Spain (Hispano-Flemish), 15th century

1916.1920CCCC0

Hauberk, 1400s

European, 15th century

1916.1817CCCC0

Parade Halberd (from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony [..., 1586–91

Germany, Saxony, late 16th Century

1916.1819CCCC0

Halberd, 1475–1500

Germany (?), late 15th century

1916.1559CCCC0

Schiavona Broadsword, 1700s

Italy, Venice, 18th century

1916.698CCCC0

Kettle Hat (War Hat), c. 1460

Italy, 15th century

1916.1919CCCC0

Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle, c. 1720–40

Germany, Munich, 18th century

1916.40CCCC0

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, early 1700s

Franco-Flemish, Liège, early 18th century

1916.50CCCC0

Sword, 1400s

European (unassigned), 15th century

1919.69CCCC0

Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle, c. 1660-1720

Austria, late 17th-early 18th Century

1916.1546CCCC0

Matchlock Musket, c. 1750

Turkey, Ottoman period

1916.828CCCC0

Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?), c.1590–1625

Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century

1916.1787CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1758CCCC0

Hauberk, 1400s

European, 15th century

1916.1543CCCC0

Small Sword, 1640–60

Germany, Passau (?), 17th century

1916.1099CCCC0

Small Sword, c. 1780

France, Paris (?), 18th century

1974.57CCCC0

Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg, 1574

Germany, Brunswick, 16th century

1916.1508CCCC0

Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol, 1578

South Germany, 16th century

1916.672CCCC0

Parade Sword, c. 1500–1525

Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century

1916.704CCCC0

Spear Thrower, 200 BC-AD 200

Peru, South Coast, late Paracas or early Nasca style

1940.507CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1480–1500

Switzerland, late 15th Century

1916.1556CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1500–25

Germany (?), early 16th Century

1916.1561CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1550

Germany, 16th century

1916.1542CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1520

Germany, 16th century

1916.1564CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1600–25

France, early 17th century

1916.1797CCCC0

Breastplate with Etched Bands of Trophies and Medallions, c. 1550–1600

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1654CCCC0

Rapier, c. 1620–30

Clemens Horn (German, 1586-1617)

1916.697CCCC0

Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword"), hilt: c. 1640–50; blade: 1700s

Hilt: England; Blade: Germany, Solingen (?), Hilt: 17th Century; Blade: 18th Century

1916.696CCCC0

Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle), c. 1630–50

Poland, Silesia, 17th century

1916.1782CCCC0

"Waistcoat" Cuirass (Combined Breast and Backplates), c. 1580

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1721CCCC0

Wheel-Lock Rifle, 1618

Germany, Bavaria (?), 17th century

1919.65CCCC0

Bardiche (Pole Axe), 1500s

Germany or Russia, 16th century

1916.1563CCCC0

Bishop's Mantle (Cape), c. 1520–30

European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century

1921.1256CCCC0

Morion, c. 1575–1600

North Italy, late 16th Century

1916.1808CCCC0

Rondache (Round Shield), c. 1570

Italy, Milan, 16th century

1916.1504CCCC0

Rapier, c. 1650

Spain, 17th century

1916.1811CCCC0

Burgonet, c. 1550–1600

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1653CCCC0

Gothic Breastplate, c. 1485

South Germany or Austria

1916.29CCCC0

Cup-Hilted Rapier, c.1610–30

Italy, Milan?, 17th century

1916.706CCCC0

Buffe (etched with bands of trophies), c. 1550–1600

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1930CCCC0

Snaphance Gunlock, c.1660-80

Italy, Brescia (?), 17th century

1916.41CCCC0

Seven-Flanged Mace, c. 1540–50

Italy (?), 16th century

1916.1589CCCC0

Hunting Sword, c. 1760–70

Netherlands, 18th century

1916.1686CCCC0

Schiavona Broadsword, early 1700s

Italy, Venice, early 18th Century

1916.705CCCC0

Halberd, 1600s

Switzerland, 17th century

1916.1562CCCC0

Flintlock Pistol, 1700s

Bortolo Agazzi (Italian) and 1 other

1916.45CCCC0

Combined Priming Flask and Wheel-Lock Spanner, c. 1600-1650

Germany or Austria, first half of 17th Century

1916.43CCCC0

Crossbow, c. 1460–70

Germany, 15th century

1916.1725CCCC0

Linstock, c. 1600–25

France, 17th century

1916.1786CCCC0

Gothic Breastplate, late 1400s

South Germany or Austria, Innsbruck, late 15th century

1916.1720CCCC0

Gorget, c. 1560

Germany, 16th century

1916.1639CCCC0

Parade Spear, c. 1570–1600

Germany, Augsburg?, 16th century

1916.1789CCCC0

Burgonet, c. 1510–40

Italy, Milan(?), 16th century

1916.1642CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1560-1570

Italy, 16th century

1918.65CCCC0

Small Sword, 1700s

France, 18th century

1916.1096CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1680

Johann Michael Maucher (German, 1645-1701)

1916.1887CCCC0

Elements from an Armor, c. 1540–70

Germany, 16th century

1916.1804CCCC0

Smallsword, c. 1730

France, Paris, 18th century

1916.1097CCCC0

Small Sword, c. 1770

Germany, 18th century

1916.1501CCCC0

Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun, 1600s

Germany, 17th century

1916.39CCCC0

Small Sword, c.1750–60

after a design by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686-1755)

1916.1094CCCC0

Pauldron for Right Shoulder, 1600s

Italy, 17th century

1916.1524CCCC0

Partisan, c. 1650

France, 17th century

1916.31CCCC0

Corsèque, c. 1520

Italy, Venice, 16th century

1916.1535CCCC0

Black and White Elbow Gauntlet for the Right Hand, c.1570

North Germany, 16th century

1916.1082CCCC0

Closed Sallet with Grotesque Face (Schembart visor), c. 1500

Germany, Nuremberg, early 16th Century

1916.1646CCCC0

Schiavona Broadsword, early 1700s

Italy, Venice, early 18th Century

1916.693CCCC0

Corsèque (Chauve-Souris), c. 1530

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1802CCCC0

Cup-Hilted Rapier, c. 1650

Spain, Toledo, 17th century

1916.1810CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1590

Italy, 16th century

1916.666CCCC0

Pellet Crossbow, 1600s

South Germany (?), 17th century

1916.1726CCCC0

Officer's Plug Bayonette, c.1690

England, 17th century

1916.1659CCCC0

Halberd, 1600s

Switzerland, 17th century

1916.1554CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1620–50

Germany, 17th century

1916.60CCCC0

Sword, c. 1400

European, early 15th century

1921.1252CCCC0

Partisan, 1600s

France, 17th century

1916.33CCCC0

Executioner's Sword, late 1600s

Germany, late 17th Century

1916.1620CCCC0

Gothic Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, c. 1490

South Germany or Austria (Innsbruck), late 15th Century

1916.2081CCCC0

Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s

France, 17th century

1921.1258CCCC0

Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle, mid-1600s

Hans Schmidt (Austrian, 1669)

1959.127CCCC0

Hauberk, 1400s

European, 15th century

1916.1552CCCC0

Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron, c. 1485–1500

Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)

1916.2080CCCC0

Cranequin, c. 1480–1500

France (?), late 15th Century

1916.2082CCCC0

Pauldron for Right shoulder, c. 1560–70

Italy, 16th century

1916.1528CCCC0

Half-Suit of Armor for the Field, c. 1575

North Italy, Brescia (?), 16th century

1916.1816CCCC0

Gorget (from a funerary achievement?), c.1590–1625

Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century

1916.1806CCCC0

Field Armor in Maximilian Style, c. 1510–15

Germany, Augsburg(?), early 16th century

2012.38CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1742CCCC0

Club (Knobkerrie), late 1800s or early 1900s

Southern Africa, South Africa, Northern Ngun-style or Zulu-style maker

2010.232CCCC0

Club (Knobkerrie), 1800s–1900s

Africa, Southern Africa, Kingdom of Eswatini, Swazi-style maker

2010.203CCCC0

Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild

1935.308CCCC0

Partisan, 1729–32

Germany, 18th century

1951.352CCCC0

Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild

1935.312CCCC0

Pikeman’s Armor, c. 1620–30

Netherlands, Dutch or Flemish, 17th century

1923.1063CCCC0

Pair of Flintlock Pistols, c. 1670

Italy, Brescia, 17th century

1916.52CCCC0

Elements from a Partial Suit of Armor, c. 1510–30

Germany, 16th century

1923.1067CCCC0

Cuirassier's Armor, c. 1600–20

Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century

2012.37CCCC0

Ceremonial Axe (gano), 1900s, by 1929

Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Shona-style blacksmith-carver

1929.364CCCC0

Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), 600s

Frankish, Burgundy (?), Migration period, 7th century

1919.1015CCCC0

Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), 600s

Frankish, Champagne(?), Migration period, 7th century

1919.1014CCCC0

Knife Handle Cover, 1800s

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild

1935.311CCCC0

Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf), c. 1600–20

Italy or Germany, early 17th century

2013.50CCCC0

Cabacete (Helmet), c. 1480s–90s

Spain, late 15th century

2012.39CCCC0

Primer, 1700s

Italy, 18th century

1916.62CCCC0

Parade Partisan (from the Bodyguard of August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick..., 1718

Germany, 18th century

2007.165CCCC0

Parade Halberd (from the bodyguard of Ludwig Rudolf, Duke of Brunswick-..., 1717

Germany, 18th century

2007.164CCCC0

Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild

1935.309CCCC0

Visored Sallet, c. 1490–1500

Germany, 16th century

2014.393CCCC0

Heavy Jousting Armor (Stechzeug) of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I ..., about 1485

workshop of Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)

9.2022©

Light Armor of Alfonso II d'Este (1533–1597), c. 1550–60

Northern Italy, Milan?

7.2022©

Wheel-Lock Carbine from the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau,..., c. 1590–1600

Austria, Zell, 16th century

55.2000©

Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels, c. 1630

Georg Kurland (Polish)

2012.97CCCC0

Jousting Armor (Rennzeug) of King Philip I of Castile (1478–1506), c. 1494

workshop of Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)

8.2022©

Boy's Armor of Andreas of Austria (1558–1600), c. 1568

Germany

6.2022©

Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, c. 1580–91

Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century

1916.1516CCCC0

Helmet, 1600s

North India

1919.62CCCC0

Executioner's Sword, blade dated 1634

Germany, 17th century

1916.1616CCCC0

Flintlock Pistol, 1788

Italy, Brescia, 18th century

1916.49CCCC0

Three-quarter Black and White Armor, c. 1540–50

Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century

35.2008©

Burgonet, c. 1520

Nuremberg, c. 1520

36.2008©

Pricked Spur, 1200s

Spain, 13th century

1916.1604CCCC0

Rowel Spur, c. 1700

Spain, early 18th Century

1916.1568CCCC0

Armet à Rondelle, c. 1460–75

Italy, Milan, 15th century

1916.1551CCCC0

Close Helmet in Maximilian Style, c. 1510–30

Germany, Nuremberg(?), 16th century

1916.1651CCCC0

Rapier, c.1625–50

Federico Picinino (Italian)

1916.695CCCC0

Cranequin, c. 1580

Germany, Nuremberg (?), 16th century

1916.1728CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1550-1580

Austria (?) or Germany, 16th century

1916.676CCCC0

Parrying Dagger, c. 1580–1610

Italy, late 16th - early 17th Century

1916.1657CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1761CCCC0

Dagger, early 1600s

Italy, early 17th Century

1916.1696CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1570

Germany, 16th century

1916.452CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1620–1650

Germany, 17th century

1916.57CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1760CCCC0

Powder Flask, 1600s

Austria, Tyrol, 17th century

1916.59CCCC0

Dagger, late 1600s

Italy, late 17th Century

1916.1713CCCC0

Snaphance Pistol, 1600s

Spain, Ripoll, 17th century

1918.68CCCC0

Small Sword, c. 1720–60

England, 18th century

1916.1489CCCC0

Close Helmet (from a Small Garniture, perhaps for Siegmund Friedrich,..., c. 1580

Germany, Augsburg (?), 16th century

1916.1531CCCC0

Crossbow, early 1600s

Germany, early 17th Century

1916.1729CCCC0

Pillow Sword, c. 1650

Italy, 17th century

1916.1495CCCC0

Battle Axe, late 1500s

Italy, late 16th Century

1916.1599CCCC0

Body Guard (Brigandine), c. 1500-1525

Italy (?), early 16th Century

1921.1250CCCC0

Sword, c.1550

Italy, 16th century

1916.1715CCCC0

Halberd, c. 1580

Germany, late 16th Century

1919.58CCCC0

Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c. 1550

Germany, mid-16th century

1916.1506CCCC0

Sword, 1700s–1800s

India, perhaps Deccan

1930.706.aCCCC0

Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces, c. 1560–70

North Italy, 16th century

1916.1086CCCC0

Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600

Spain, Toledo, second half of 16th Century

1916.1509CCCC0

Rapier, c. 1610

Germany, early 17th Century

1916.1719CCCC0

Breastplate in the Maximilian Style, c.1510–30

Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century

1916.1640.aCCCC0

Backplate in the Maximilian Style, c.1510–30

Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century

1916.1640.bCCCC0

Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600

Germany, second half of 16th Century

1919.68CCCC0

Tulwar Sword, 1700s

India, probably Deccan

1930.704.aCCCC0

Rapier, c. 1630–50

Germany, 17th century

1916.1498CCCC0

Powder Flask, late 1700s–early 1800s

Spain, late 18th-early 19th century

1918.66CCCC0

Peaked Morion, c. 1580–90

North Italy, Milan?, 16th century

1916.1085CCCC0

Small Sword, c. 1700

Italy (?), early 18th Century

1916.1101CCCC0

Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600

Germany, second half 16th Century

1919.70CCCC0

Small Sword, c.1770–80

France, 18th century

1916.1484CCCC0

Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600

Spain, Toledo (?), second half of 16th Century

1916.1507CCCC0

Small Sword, c. 1730

Italy, 18th century

1916.1494CCCC0

Powder Flask, c. 1580

Germany, late 16th Century

1916.1906CCCC0

Small Sword, c.1650–60

Netherlands, 17th century

1916.1093CCCC0

"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining), c. 1630–50

England (?), 17th century

1916.1895CCCC0

Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade, 1550–1600

Germany, second half 16th Century

1919.71CCCC0

Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c. 1500

South Germany, early 16th Century

1921.1253CCCC0

Curb Bit, c. 1580-1600

Italy, late 16th Century

1916.1581CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1740CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1754CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1764CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1756CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1744CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1757CCCC0

Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s

Germany, 16th-17th century

1916.1759CCCC0

Title, Date	Artist / Culture	Accession number	Medium	Dimensions	Credit line	Rights
Armor for Man and Horse with Völs-Colonna Arms, c. 1575	North Italy, 16th century	1964.88	Steel		John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Breastplate from Hussar's Cuirass, c. 1580	Germany, Augsburg or Hungary, 16th century	1916.1521	Steel (originally blued, now russet), etched and gilded strapwork bands;	Overall: 42.3 x 35 cm (16 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
War Hat (or Kettle Hat), c. 1475–1500	workshop of Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)	1916.1565	Steel	Overall: 36 x 22 x 26.6 cm (14 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 10 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hanger (Hunting Sword), late 1600s	Jaspar Bongen the Younger (German, active late 1600s)	1916.1629	Steel; gold and silver damascened hilt	Overall: 73 cm (28 3/4 in.); Blade: 57.7 cm (22 11/16 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Bill, c. 1480	Italy, 15th century	1916.1835	Steel, wood haft	Overall: 184.8 cm (72 3/4 in.); Blade: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow and Cranequin of Elector Augustus I of Saxony, c. 1553–73	Germany, Saxony, 16th century	1916.1723	Wood (walnut?), bone veneers, flax cord, steel (etched, traces of gilding). woolen pompoms, stock decorated wih inlaid trophies of arms	Bow: 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.); Butt: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pommel Plates from the Garniture of Rudolf II, c. 1571	Anton Peffenhauser (German, 1525-1603)	1916.1888	Blued, etched, and gilded steel		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Chanfron in Maximilian Style, c. 1510	Germany, Nuremberg (?), early 16th Century	1916.1845	Steel	Overall: 59.2 x 33.2 x 10.1 cm (23 5/16 x 13 1/16 x 4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Sword, 1400s	Germany (?), 15th century	1916.1600	Steel; wood and leather grip	Overall: 104.2 cm (41 in.); Blade: 87.3 cm (34 3/8 in.); Quillions: 20.3 cm (8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hauberk, c. 1400–50	Germany (?), first half 15th Century	1923.1120	Steel and brass rings, riveted with modern buckles and straps	Overall: 76.2 cm (30 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.)	Gift of John L. Severance	CCCC0
Half Armor for the Foot Tournament, c. 1590	Pompeo della Cesa (Italian, active 1572-93)	1996.299	Etched and gilded steel, brass rivets, leather and velvet fittings	Overall: 31.7 x 27.7 x 21.6 cm (12 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Partial Suit of Armor in Maximilian Style, c. 1525	Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century	1916.1714	Steel	Overall: 28.7 x 30.4 x 21.7 cm (11 5/16 x 11 15/16 x 8 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask with Standing figures of a Man and Woman, 1570	Germany, 16th century	1916.37	Elk horn, steel mounts	Overall: 23.4 x 11.8 cm (9 3/16 x 4 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style, c. 1520	Germany, 16th century	1916.1855	Steel and brass	Overall: 30.5 x 21.8 x 32 cm (12 x 8 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Estoc, early 1500s	Germany, early 16th Century	1916.686	Steel, wood and leather	Overall: 156.6 cm (61 5/8 in.); Blade: 125.3 cm (49 5/16 in.); Quillions: 26.2 cm (10 5/16 in.); Grip: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c.1540–80	Germany, 16th century	1974.58	Steel; wood, leather, sharkskin grip	Overall: 116.8 cm (46 in.); Blade: 94.8 cm (37 5/16 in.); Quillions: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.); Grip: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)	Gift from the Bascom Little Estate	CCCC0
Barbute (from the Venetian Garrison at Chalcis), c. 1350–1420	North Italy, 14th-15th century	1923.1065	Iron	Overall: 29 x 21 x 25 cm (11 7/16 x 8 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.); Sleeves: 43.2 cm (17 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Demi-Chanfron, c. 1550	Germany, Augsburg, 16th century	1916.1526	Steel, etched and gilded; leather	Overall: 6.8 x 24.5 cm (2 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate, c. 1540	Germany, 16th century	1916.684	Steel	Overall: 32.4 x 31.4 cm (12 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Helmet, c. 1560–80	Germany, Saxony, 16th century	1916.1502	Steel	Overall: 34.5 x 32 x 22 cm (13 9/16 x 12 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pricked Spur, 1200s	Spain, 13th century	1916.1611	Steel	Overall: 11.1 x 7.7 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Tilting Suit (composed), c. 1560–80	South Germany, 16th century	1916.1511	Steel, leather straps, brass rivets		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pricked Spur, 1200s	Spain, 13th century	1916.1953	Steel	Overall: 19 x 8.4 cm (7 1/2 x 3 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rapier, c. 1580–1610	Blade: Spain, Toledo Hilt: Italt, Belluno?, late 16th-early 17th Century	1974.59	Steel, ribbed guard and pommel; wood and wire	Overall: 135.9 cm (53 1/2 in.); Blade: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); Quillions: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.); Grip: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)	Gift from the Bascom Little Estate	CCCC0
Katar dagger, 1700s	India, Mughal	1985.119	Iron handle with gold inlay; steel blade; wooden sheath with velvet cover, brass boss, iron tip with gold inlay	Overall: 45.6 x 8.2 cm (17 15/16 x 3 1/4 in.)	Gift of Morris and Eleanor Everett	CCCC0
Breastplate, c. 1550	Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century	1916.1647	Steel with etched figure kneeling before Crucifixion	Overall: 31.3 x 35 x 20 cm (12 5/16 x 13 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Court Sword, c. 1790	England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century	1916.1095	Steel; silver hilt, polished and faceted; blade partially blued and gilded	Overall: 99.7 cm (39 1/4 in.); Blade: 82.9 cm (32 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Backplate, c. 1475–1500	Germany, late 15th Century	1916.1613	Steel, modern leather straps	Overall: 44.5 x 34.5 x 16.5 cm (17 1/2 x 13 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche", c. 1650	Spain (?) or Italy, (Neapolitan?), 17th century	1916.699	Steel, pierced and chiseled	Overall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 44.4 cm (17 1/2 in.); Quillions: 25.4 cm (10 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Glaive (with Arms of Giustini Family), c. 1600–1620	Italy, Venice, 17th century	1916.1532	Steel, etched; wood haft	Overall: 184.5 cm (72 5/8 in.); Blade: 15.2 cm (6 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parade Halberd, c. 1600–50	Italy, 17th century	1916.1826	Steel, engraved; rectangular wood haft with planed corners	Overall: 252 cm (99 3/16 in.); Blade: 65.6 cm (25 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Bevor, c. 1480	Spain (Hispano-Flemish), 15th century	1916.1920	Steel	Overall: 27.4 x 16.3 cm (10 13/16 x 6 7/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hauberk, 1400s	European, 15th century	1916.1817	Riveted steel rings	Diameter: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Overall: 128.3 x 91.4 cm (50 1/2 x 36 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parade Halberd (from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony [..., 1586–91	Germany, Saxony, late 16th Century	1916.1819	Steel, gilt and etched; round wood haft	Overall: 238.2 cm (93 3/4 in.); Blade: 30.5 cm (12 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, 1475–1500	Germany (?), late 15th century	1916.1559	Steel, pierced circular holes; wood haft	Overall: 230.7 cm (90 13/16 in.); Blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword, 1700s	Italy, Venice, 18th century	1916.698	Steel, brass, leather and wood	Overall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 84.4 cm (33 1/4 in.); Grip: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Guard: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Kettle Hat (War Hat), c. 1460	Italy, 15th century	1916.1919	Steel	Overall: 30.3 x 25.9 x 17.5 cm (11 15/16 x 10 3/16 x 6 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle, c. 1720–40	Germany, Munich, 18th century	1916.40	Steel, engraved	Overall: 29.2 x 11.7 cm (11 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, early 1700s	Franco-Flemish, Liège, early 18th century	1916.50	Steel with gold inlay, gilt-brass mounts; walnut burl stock; chiseled high-relief decoration	Overall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); Barrel: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Sword, 1400s	European (unassigned), 15th century	1919.69	Steel	Overall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Quillions: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Rifle, c. 1660-1720	Austria, late 17th-early 18th Century	1916.1546	Steel, inlaid with gold design of Habsburg eagle, pierced and chiseled	Overall: 30.7 x 17.2 cm (12 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Matchlock Musket, c. 1750	Turkey, Ottoman period	1916.828	Wood, steel, brass, mother-of-pearl inlay, and leather	Overall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Barrel: 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in.)	Gift of J. H. Wade	CCCC0
Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?), c.1590–1625	Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century	1916.1787	Gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holder	Overall: 33 x 34 x 21.3 cm (13 x 13 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1758	Wood, leather, steel	Overall: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hauberk, 1400s	European, 15th century	1916.1543	Riveted steel rings	Overall: 121.3 x 85.7 cm (47 3/4 x 33 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, 1640–60	Germany, Passau (?), 17th century	1916.1099	Steel, wood, steel wire, copper, chiseled shell guard; blade: blued, gilded, pierced and engraved	Overall: 104.5 cm (41 1/8 in.); Blade: 86 cm (33 7/8 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c. 1780	France, Paris (?), 18th century	1974.57	Forged steel blade; partially gilt and russet steel hilt; steel wire, leather bands, wood core	Overall: 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.); Blade: 86.1 cm (33 7/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift from the Bascom Little Estate	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Lunüneburg, 1574	Germany, Brunswick, 16th century	1916.1508	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.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol, 1578	South Germany, 16th century	1916.672	Steel, walnut stock with engraved stag horn; ball butt	Overall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.); Barrel: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Bore: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parade Sword, c. 1500–1525	Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century	1916.704	Steel, etched and gilded	Overall: 101.9 cm (40 1/8 in.); Blade: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Grip: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Spear Thrower, 200 BC-AD 200	Peru, South Coast, late Paracas or early Nasca style	1940.507	Bone, hematite, cotton thread, sinew	Overall: 5.8 x 2 cm (2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)	The Norweb Collection	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1480–1500	Switzerland, late 15th Century	1916.1556	Steel; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)	Overall: 205.7 cm (81 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1500–25	Germany (?), early 16th Century	1916.1561	Steel, quatrefoil piercing; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)	Overall: 217.4 cm (85 9/16 in.); Blade: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1550	Germany, 16th century	1916.1542	Steel, with pierced trefoils; wood haft (rectangular with planed corners)	Overall: 200.7 cm (79 in.); Blade: 25.4 cm (10 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1520	Germany, 16th century	1916.1564	Steel, pierced quatrefoil; rectangular wood haft with planed corners	Overall: 182.3 cm (71 3/4 in.); Blade: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1600–25	France, early 17th century	1916.1797	Steel, pierced; appliqué masks in brass; octagonal wood haft with studs and leather straps	Overall: 239 cm (94 1/8 in.); Blade: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Breastplate with Etched Bands of Trophies and Medallions, c. 1550–1600	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1654	Etched steel	Overall: 46 x 34.7 x 15.9 cm (18 1/8 x 13 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rapier, c. 1620–30	Clemens Horn (German, 1586-1617)	1916.697	Steel, blued and gilded	Overall: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); Blade: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.); Quillions: 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword"), hilt: c. 1640–50; blade: 1700s	Hilt: England; Blade: Germany, Solingen (?), Hilt: 17th Century; Blade: 18th Century	1916.696	Steel, chiseled; inlaid gilt- silver foil; wood and wire grip	Overall: 101.6 cm (40 in.); Blade: 85.2 cm (33 9/16 in.); Hilt: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Tschinki (Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle), c. 1630–50	Poland, Silesia, 17th century	1916.1782	Steel with traces gilding; walnut stock inlaid with bone, stag horn, mother-of-pearl	Overall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Barrel: 94.9 cm (37 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
"Waistcoat" Cuirass (Combined Breast and Backplates), c. 1580	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1721	Steel; brass rivets simulating buttons	Overall: 47.6 x 29.6 x 25.7 cm (18 3/4 x 11 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Rifle, 1618	Germany, Bavaria (?), 17th century	1919.65	Steel, brass, walnut stock inlaid with bone, horn and ivory	Overall: 77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.); Butt: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Barrel: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Bardiche (Pole Axe), 1500s	Germany or Russia, 16th century	1916.1563	Steel, leather, brass; wood haft	Overall: 178.5 cm (70 1/4 in.); Blade: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Bishop's Mantle (Cape), c. 1520–30	European (German or Swiss?), early 16th century	1921.1256	Riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collar	Overall (display): 55.9 x 53.3 x 27.9 cm (22 x 21 x 11 in.); Laid flat: 95.8 cm (37 11/16 in.); Diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Morion, c. 1575–1600	North Italy, late 16th Century	1916.1808	Steel with etched floral motif and medallion (on comb) with boar under oak tree	Overall: 39 x 23.5 x 33 cm (15 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 13 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rondache (Round Shield), c. 1570	Italy, Milan, 16th century	1916.1504	Etched and gilded steel with brass rivets	Diameter: 57.8 cm (22 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rapier, c. 1650	Spain, 17th century	1916.1811	Steel, pierced and chiseled, leather and wood grip	Diameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 105.6 cm (41 9/16 in.); Blade: 99.5 cm (39 3/16 in.); Quillions: 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Burgonet, c. 1550–1600	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1653	Steel, etched	Overall: 31.5 x 35.4 x 21.3 cm (12 3/8 x 13 15/16 x 8 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate, c. 1485	South Germany or Austria	1916.29	Steel	Overall: 50.5 x 35.8 x 15.8 cm (19 7/8 x 14 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier, c.1610–30	Italy, Milan?, 17th century	1916.706	Steel, pierced, chased and chiseled; wire ferrules on leather-covered wood grip	Overall: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.); Blade: 100.9 cm (39 3/4 in.); Quillions: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Buffe (etched with bands of trophies), c. 1550–1600	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1930	Etched steel	Overall: 25.5 x 17.5 x 13.8 cm (10 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 7/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Snaphance Gunlock, c.1660-80	Italy, Brescia (?), 17th century	1916.41	Steel, chiseled	Overall: 14 x 7.3 cm (5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Seven-Flanged Mace, c. 1540–50	Italy (?), 16th century	1916.1589	Gilded russet steel; with chiseled foliate decoration	Overall: 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.); Head: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hunting Sword, c. 1760–70	Netherlands, 18th century	1916.1686	Steel; pierced and chiseled cast-iron hilt ; blade engraved	Overall: 65 cm (25 9/16 in.); Blade: 52.9 cm (20 13/16 in.); Quillions: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Grip: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword, early 1700s	Italy, Venice, early 18th Century	1916.705	Steel and silver wire grip. silver pommel	Overall: 107.3 cm (42 1/4 in.); Blade: 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.); Grip: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Guard: 12.7 cm (5 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, 1600s	Switzerland, 17th century	1916.1562	Steel; new rectangular wood haft with planed corners	Overall: 159.7 cm (62 7/8 in.); Blade: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Flintlock Pistol, 1700s	Bortolo Agazzi (Italian) and 1 other	1916.45	Steel with traces of gilding; walnut stock	Overall: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Barrel: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Bore: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Combined Priming Flask and Wheel-Lock Spanner, c. 1600-1650	Germany or Austria, first half of 17th Century	1916.43	Horn with brass and steel mounts	Overall: 18.1 x 5.7 cm (7 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow, c. 1460–70	Germany, 15th century	1916.1725	Wood (walnut?) inlaid with bone; horn; iron and steel; composite bow (horn and parchment)	Overall: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); Bow: 74.5 cm (29 5/16 in.); Butt: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Linstock, c. 1600–25	France, 17th century	1916.1786	Steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs	Overall: 201 cm (79 1/8 in.); Blade: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Breastplate, late 1400s	South Germany or Austria, Innsbruck, late 15th century	1916.1720	Steel	Overall: 53.2 x 35.2 x 16.3 cm (20 15/16 x 13 7/8 x 6 7/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gorget, c. 1560	Germany, 16th century	1916.1639	Steel	Overall: 31.6 x 25.2 x 17.2 cm (12 7/16 x 9 15/16 x 6 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parade Spear, c. 1570–1600	Germany, Augsburg?, 16th century	1916.1789	Steel, etched; brass lugs; hexagonal wood haft with leather straps; woolen tassel	Overall: 208.2 cm (81 15/16 in.); Blade: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Burgonet, c. 1510–40	Italy, Milan(?), 16th century	1916.1642	Steel, radiate flutings	Overall: 25.3 x 26 x 25.3 cm (9 15/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1560-1570	Italy, 16th century	1918.65	Leather (cuir bouilli) with embossed and fluted decoration; brass funnel	Overall: 17.2 x 11.9 cm (6 3/4 x 4 11/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, 1700s	France, 18th century	1916.1096	Steel, copper alloy inlays; wood grip with steel wire	Overall: 90.7 cm (35 11/16 in.); Blade: 77.2 cm (30 3/8 in.); Quillions: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1680	Johann Michael Maucher (German, 1645-1701)	1916.1887	Boxwood with design of stag and hounds carved in high relief; steel funnel, mounts, springcatch	Diameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Elements from an Armor, c. 1540–70	Germany, 16th century	1916.1804	Steel, leather bands; steel; steel and leather		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Smallsword, c. 1730	France, Paris, 18th century	1916.1097	Steel, blued, with gold encrusted decoration; chased and engraved; silver wire	Overall: 94.5 cm (37 3/16 in.); Blade: 77.2 cm (30 3/8 in.); Grip: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Guard: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c. 1770	Germany, 18th century	1916.1501	Steel, gilt-brass, porcelain grip	Overall: 90.5 cm (35 5/8 in.); Blade: 76.9 cm (30 1/4 in.); Grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Hilt: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock from a Hunting Gun, 1600s	Germany, 17th century	1916.39	Steel, engraved	Overall: 22.7 x 16.5 x 5.8 cm (8 15/16 x 6 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c.1750–60	after a design by Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, 1686-1755)	1916.1094	Steel, gilt and russeted, copper, wood	Overall: 105.4 cm (41 1/2 in.); Blade: 87.9 cm (34 5/8 in.); Guard: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pauldron for Right Shoulder, 1600s	Italy, 17th century	1916.1524	Blued steel with gilt borders	Overall: 27.4 x 24.3 cm (10 13/16 x 9 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Partisan, c. 1650	France, 17th century	1916.31	Steel; round wood haft	Blade: 33 cm (13 in.); Haft: 100.5 cm (39 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Corsèque, c. 1520	Italy, Venice, 16th century	1916.1535	Steel; round wood haft; tassel	Overall: 269.2 cm (106 in.); Blade: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Black and White Elbow Gauntlet for the Right Hand, c.1570	North Germany, 16th century	1916.1082	Steel, blackened with leather	Overall: 43.2 x 12.7 cm (17 x 5 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Closed Sallet with Grotesque Face (Schembart visor), c. 1500	Germany, Nuremberg, early 16th Century	1916.1646	Painted steel	Overall: 27.3 x 25.7 x 22.2 cm (10 3/4 x 10 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Schiavona Broadsword, early 1700s	Italy, Venice, early 18th Century	1916.693	Steel, leather, wood, brass	Overall: 109.9 cm (43 1/4 in.); Blade: 94 cm (37 in.); Grip: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Guard: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Corsèque (Chauve-Souris), c. 1530	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1802	Steel; round wood haft with leather straps	Overall: 183.5 cm (72 1/4 in.); Blade: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cup-Hilted Rapier, c. 1650	Spain, Toledo, 17th century	1916.1810	Pierced and chiseled steel;	Overall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Quillions: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1590	Italy, 16th century	1916.666	Gilt brass over fabric covered wood	Overall: 19.4 x 12.7 cm (7 5/8 x 5 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pellet Crossbow, 1600s	South Germany (?), 17th century	1916.1726	Wood, inlaid with stag horn; flax cord; steel with traces of paint and gilding	Overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.); Bow: 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Officer's Plug Bayonette, c.1690	England, 17th century	1916.1659	Steel serrated blade, brass, and wood	Overall: 46.6 cm (18 3/8 in.); Blade: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Quillions: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Grip: 15.4 cm (6 1/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, 1600s	Switzerland, 17th century	1916.1554	Steel; rectangular wood haft with planed corners	Overall: 160 cm (63 in.); Blade: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1620–50	Germany, 17th century	1916.60	Walnut inlaid with ivory decoration; turned steel funnel with spring cap	Diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Sword, c. 1400	European, early 15th century	1921.1252	Steel, leather, wire	Overall: 85.3 cm (33 9/16 in.); Blade: 71.7 cm (28 1/4 in.); Quillions: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); Grip: 12.7 cm (5 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Partisan, 1600s	France, 17th century	1916.33	Steel, gilt, etched and chiselled	Overall: 209.5 cm (82 1/2 in.); Blade: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Executioner's Sword, late 1600s	Germany, late 17th Century	1916.1620	Steel, wood, brass and copper wire	Overall: 108.9 cm (42 7/8 in.); Blade: 85.7 cm (33 3/4 in.); Quillions: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); Grip: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gothic Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, c. 1490	South Germany or Austria (Innsbruck), late 15th Century	1916.2081	Steel	Overall: 32 x 9.5 cm (12 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cavalry Spider Helmet, 1600s	France, 17th century	1921.1258	Iron with black paint	Overall: 30.2 x 21.3 x 17.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Wheel-Lock Hunting Rifle, mid-1600s	Hans Schmidt (Austrian, 1669)	1959.127	Steel, varnished wood (walnut) stock decorated with inlaid silver wire and appliqués	Overall: 110.2 cm (43 3/8 in.); Butt: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Barrel: 83.2 cm (32 3/4 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Schilling	CCCC0
Hauberk, 1400s	European, 15th century	1916.1552	Riveted steel rings; close woven	Overall: 110.5 cm (43 1/2 in.)	Gift of John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron, c. 1485–1500	Antonio Missaglia (Italian, 1416/17–1495/96)	1916.2080	Steel	Overall: 21.5 x 25.2 x 14.8 cm (8 7/16 x 9 15/16 x 5 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cranequin, c. 1480–1500	France (?), late 15th Century	1916.2082	Steel and brass; incised decoration; pierced traceried Gothic windows	Rack: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Crank: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Gear housing: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pauldron for Right shoulder, c. 1560–70	Italy, 16th century	1916.1528	Steel, blued and gilded	Overall: 26.4 x 28 cm (10 3/8 x 11 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Half-Suit of Armor for the Field, c. 1575	North Italy, Brescia (?), 16th century	1916.1816	Steel with etched decorative bands and roundels		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Gorget (from a funerary achievement?), c.1590–1625	Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century	1916.1806	Gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holder	Overall: 32.4 x 24.8 x 19.1 cm (12 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Field Armor in Maximilian Style, c. 1510–15	Germany, Augsburg(?), early 16th century	2012.38	Fluted steel with leather straps	Overall: 170.2 cm (67 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1742	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Club (Knobkerrie), late 1800s or early 1900s	Southern Africa, South Africa, Northern Ngun-style or Zulu-style maker	2010.232	Wood	Overall: 66 cm (26 in.)	Gift of Dori and Daniel Rootenberg, Jacaranda Tribal, New York	CCCC0
Club (Knobkerrie), 1800s–1900s	Africa, Southern Africa, Kingdom of Eswatini, Swazi-style maker	2010.203	Wood	Overall: 66 cm (26 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s	Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild	1935.308	Gold	Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Partisan, 1729–32	Germany, 18th century	1951.352	Steel, etched, haft broken	Overall: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wieman	CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s	Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild	1935.312	Gold	Overall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Pikeman’s Armor, c. 1620–30	Netherlands, Dutch or Flemish, 17th century	1923.1063	Steel with brass rivets and black paint		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pair of Flintlock Pistols, c. 1670	Italy, Brescia, 17th century	1916.52	Steel, chiseled decoration with walnut stock	Overall: 45.1 cm (17 3/4 in.); Barrel: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Bore: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Elements from a Partial Suit of Armor, c. 1510–30	Germany, 16th century	1923.1067	Steel with black paint		Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cuirassier's Armor, c. 1600–20	Austria, Graz(?), early 17th century	2012.37	Steel (originally blued, now black); leather straps	Overall: 171.4 cm (67 1/2 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (gano), 1900s, by 1929	Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, Shona-style blacksmith-carver	1929.364	Iron, wood, and metal	Overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)	Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House	CCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), 600s	Frankish, Burgundy (?), Migration period, 7th century	1919.1015	Iron, copper, and gold foil	Overall: 36.9 x 4.1 cm (14 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), 600s	Frankish, Champagne(?), Migration period, 7th century	1919.1014	Iron, copper, and gold foil		Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Knife Handle Cover, 1800s	Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild	1935.311	Gold	Overall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf), c. 1600–20	Italy or Germany, early 17th century	2013.50	Steel, blackened	Overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)	Severance and Greta Millikin Trust	CCCC0
Cabacete (Helmet), c. 1480s–90s	Spain, late 15th century	2012.39	Steel	Overall: 27.3 x 26 x 36.5 cm (10 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 14 3/8 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Primer, 1700s	Italy, 18th century	1916.62	Carved horn	Overall: 11.5 x 9.6 cm (4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parade Partisan (from the Bodyguard of August Wilhelm, Duke of Brunswick..., 1718	Germany, 18th century	2007.165	Blued, etched and gilded steel, wooden haft with orginal steel base spike, silk tassel with alternating blue and gold bands	Overall: 258.5 cm (101 3/4 in.)	Alma Kroeger Fund	CCCC0
Parade Halberd (from the bodyguard of Ludwig Rudolf, Duke of Brunswick-..., 1717	Germany, 18th century	2007.164	Blued, etched and gilded steel, wooden haft with orginal steel base spike, silk tassel with alternating blue and gold bands	Overall: 276.9 cm (109 in.)	Alma Kroeger Fund	CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha), 1800s	Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild	1935.309	Gold	Overall: 6.4 x 2.1 cm (2 1/2 x 13/16 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Visored Sallet, c. 1490–1500	Germany, 16th century	2014.393	Steel	Overall: 21 x 25 x 42 cm (8 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Heavy Jousting Armor (Stechzeug) of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I ..., about 1485	workshop of Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)	9.2022	Steel and leather		Lent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna	©
Light Armor of Alfonso II d'Este (1533–1597), c. 1550–60	Northern Italy, Milan?	7.2022	Steel, etched with gold		Lent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna	©
Wheel-Lock Carbine from the Bodyguard of Wolf Dietrich von Reitenau,..., c. 1590–1600	Austria, Zell, 16th century	55.2000	Steel, wood (walnut) inlaid with staghorn		On Loan from the Collection of Justin Kohn and Family	©
Pair of Wheel-lock Petronels, c. 1630	Georg Kurland (Polish)	2012.97	Steel, gilding, and wood inlaid with elk horn, ivory, and mother-of-pearl	Overall: 70.5 cm (27 3/4 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Jousting Armor (Rennzeug) of King Philip I of Castile (1478–1506), c. 1494	workshop of Lorenz Helmschmied (German, active Augsburg, 1477–1515)	8.2022	Iron, forged, driven, brass, leather		Lent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna	©
Boy's Armor of Andreas of Austria (1558–1600), c. 1568	Germany	6.2022	Steel and leather		Lent by the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Vienna	©
Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, c. 1580–91	Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century	1916.1516	Russet steel, etched and gilded	Overall: 33.3 x 27 x 23.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Helmet, 1600s	North India	1919.62	Steel with gold and brass	Overall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Executioner's Sword, blade dated 1634	Germany, 17th century	1916.1616	Steel	Overall: 98.1 cm (38 5/8 in.); Blade: 75.3 cm (29 5/8 in.); Quillions: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Grip: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Flintlock Pistol, 1788	Italy, Brescia, 18th century	1916.49	Steel, walnut and bone stock	Overall: 48.3 cm (19 in.); Barrel: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.); Bore: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Three-quarter Black and White Armor, c. 1540–50	Germany, Nuremberg, 16th century	35.2008	Steel; leather straps		Lent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds	©
Burgonet, c. 1520	Nuremberg, c. 1520	36.2008	Steel		Lent by The Royal Armouries, Leeds	©
Pricked Spur, 1200s	Spain, 13th century	1916.1604	Steel	Overall: 14.9 x 7.9 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rowel Spur, c. 1700	Spain, early 18th Century	1916.1568	Steel	Diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Armet à Rondelle, c. 1460–75	Italy, Milan, 15th century	1916.1551	Steel	Overall: 28.6 x 32.4 x 20.3 cm (11 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Close Helmet in Maximilian Style, c. 1510–30	Germany, Nuremberg(?), 16th century	1916.1651	Steel, brass rivets	Overall: 29.2 x 34.9 x 23.5 cm (11 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rapier, c.1625–50	Federico Picinino (Italian)	1916.695	Steel; hilt russeted; wire grip	Overall: 144.8 cm (57 in.); Quillions: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Cranequin, c. 1580	Germany, Nuremberg (?), 16th century	1916.1728	Steel, flax cord, wooden handle	Rack: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.); Crank: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Gear housing: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1550-1580	Austria (?) or Germany, 16th century	1916.676	Staghorn (two branches) with carved relief scene of the Judgement of Paris, mounts missing	Overall: 17.8 x 13.4 cm (7 x 5 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Parrying Dagger, c. 1580–1610	Italy, late 16th - early 17th Century	1916.1657	Steel, copper wire	Overall: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.); Blade: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Quillions: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1761	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Dagger, early 1600s	Italy, early 17th Century	1916.1696	Steel and horn (associated grip and blade)	Overall: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Blade: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Quillions: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1570	Germany, 16th century	1916.452	Staghorn (two branches) carved with relief scene of Judith and Holofernes; mounts missing	Overall: 15.9 x 12.1 cm (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1620–1650	Germany, 17th century	1916.57	Walnut inlaid with horn in concentric circles; turned bone funnel with brass spring cap; iron suspension loops	Diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1760	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, 1600s	Austria, Tyrol, 17th century	1916.59	Horn, engraved	Overall: 21.3 x 20 cm (8 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Dagger, late 1600s	Italy, late 17th Century	1916.1713	Steel and ivory	Overall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Blade: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Quillions: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Snaphance Pistol, 1600s	Spain, Ripoll, 17th century	1918.68	Steel, ebony with silver inlay	Overall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.); Barrel: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Bore: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c. 1720–60	England, 18th century	1916.1489	Steel; piercing; perforation	Overall: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.); Blade: 80.5 cm (31 11/16 in.); Grip: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); Guard: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Close Helmet (from a Small Garniture, perhaps for Siegmund Friedrich,..., c. 1580	Germany, Augsburg (?), 16th century	1916.1531	Steel, etched and gilded, brass rivets	Overall: 40 x 35.5 x 23 cm (15 3/4 x 14 x 9 1/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow, early 1600s	Germany, early 17th Century	1916.1729	Wood, stag horn, flax cord and steel	Overall: 63.5 cm (25 in.); Bow: 60.2 cm (23 11/16 in.); Butt: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Pillow Sword, c. 1650	Italy, 17th century	1916.1495	Steel, pierced; leather and wood	Overall: 93 cm (36 5/8 in.); Blade: 77.8 cm (30 5/8 in.); Quillions: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Battle Axe, late 1500s	Italy, late 16th Century	1916.1599	Steel, inset with copper rosette	Blade: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Head: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Body Guard (Brigandine), c. 1500-1525	Italy (?), early 16th Century	1921.1250	Linen; gold velvet; steel; brass	Overall: 56.5 x 47.6 cm (22 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Sword, c.1550	Italy, 16th century	1916.1715	Steel, hilt russetted, leather grip	Overall: 100 cm (39 3/8 in.); Blade: 87 cm (34 1/4 in.); Quillions: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); Grip: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Halberd, c. 1580	Germany, late 16th Century	1919.58	Steel; leaf-shaped head; octagonal woof haft, woolen pompom	Overall: 197.5 cm (77 3/4 in.); Blade: 22.8 cm (9 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c. 1550	Germany, mid-16th century	1916.1506	Steel, blued pommel and quillions, leather grip	Overall: 123.9 cm (48 3/4 in.); Blade: 92.3 cm (36 5/16 in.); Quillions: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.); Grip: 30.5 cm (12 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Sword, 1700s–1800s	India, perhaps Deccan	1930.706.a	Watered steel blade with iron hilt inlaid with gold	Overall: 99 cm (39 in.)	Gift of S. D. Wright	CCCC0
Burgonet with Hinged Cheek Pieces, c. 1560–70	North Italy, 16th century	1916.1086	Steel with brass rivets, roped edges terminating in decorative spiral; fragments of leather liner	Overall: 37 x 31.2 x 19.2 cm (14 9/16 x 12 5/16 x 7 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600	Spain, Toledo, second half of 16th Century	1916.1509	Steel, wood and leather grip; fluted pommel	Overall: 168.3 cm (66 1/4 in.); Blade: 126.4 cm (49 3/4 in.); Quillions: 35.2 cm (13 7/8 in.); Grip: 41.3 cm (16 1/4 in.); Ricasso: 20.3 cm (8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Rapier, c. 1610	Germany, early 17th Century	1916.1719	Steel; hilt of deeply blued steel; wood	Overall: 125.2 cm (49 5/16 in.); Blade: 110 cm (43 5/16 in.); Quillions: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Grip: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Breastplate in the Maximilian Style, c.1510–30	Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century	1916.1640.a	Steel, brass rivets	Overall: 48.3 x 40.3 x 16 cm (19 x 15 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Backplate in the Maximilian Style, c.1510–30	Germany, Nuremberg(?), early 16th century	1916.1640.b	Steel, brass rivets	Overall: 42 x 33.9 x 15.5 cm (16 9/16 x 13 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600	Germany, second half of 16th Century	1919.68	Steel; leather and wood grip, cloth-covered middle	Overall: 191.5 cm (75 3/8 in.); Blade: 144.8 cm (57 in.); Quillions: 41.5 cm (16 5/16 in.); Grip: 40.7 cm (16 in.); Ricasso: 33.4 cm (13 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Tulwar Sword, 1700s	India, probably Deccan	1930.704.a	Iron hilt with gold; steel blade with gold	Overall: 96.6 cm (38 1/16 in.)	Gift of S. D. Wright	CCCC0
Rapier, c. 1630–50	Germany, 17th century	1916.1498	Steel; blued, gilded, and perforated blade	Overall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 86.5 cm (34 1/16 in.); Quillions: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Grip: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, late 1700s–early 1800s	Spain, late 18th-early 19th century	1918.66	Cowhorn, incised	Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Peaked Morion, c. 1580–90	North Italy, Milan?, 16th century	1916.1085	Etched russet steel with traces of gilding; roped brim, brass plume holder	Overall: 35.4 x 23.7 x 26.7 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/16 x 10 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c. 1700	Italy (?), early 18th Century	1916.1101	Steel, wood, copper wire	Overall: 100.3 cm (39 1/2 in.); Blade: 83.7 cm (32 15/16 in.); Guard: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600	Germany, second half 16th Century	1919.70	Steel, leather and wood grip, bronze pommel	Overall: 170.5 cm (67 1/8 in.); Blade: 125.6 cm (49 7/16 in.); Quillions: 53.7 cm (21 1/8 in.); Grip: 43.2 cm (17 in.); Ricasso: 34.7 cm (13 11/16 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c.1770–80	France, 18th century	1916.1484	Steel; chiseled relief decoration; blade engraved; wire grip	Overall: 97 cm (38 3/16 in.); Blade: 79.2 cm (31 3/16 in.); Grip: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword, 1550–1600	Spain, Toledo (?), second half of 16th Century	1916.1507	Steel, wood and leather grip	Overall: 167.3 cm (65 7/8 in.); Blade: 126 cm (49 5/8 in.); Quillions: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Grip: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); Ricasso: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c. 1730	Italy, 18th century	1916.1494	Steel, iron, copper wire, wood	Overall: 95.2 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78.8 cm (31 in.); Guard: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Powder Flask, c. 1580	Germany, late 16th Century	1916.1906	Staghorn (two branches) carved with relief, scene of David and Bathsheba; iron suspension loop; mounts missing	Overall: 16.9 x 11.1 cm (6 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Small Sword, c.1650–60	Netherlands, 17th century	1916.1093	Steel, wood, copper wire; chiseled hilt; engraved blade	Overall: 95.3 cm (37 1/2 in.); Blade: 78 cm (30 11/16 in.); Grip: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
"Secrete" or Skull Cap (Hat Lining), c. 1630–50	England (?), 17th century	1916.1895	Steel	Overall: 20.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade, 1550–1600	Germany, second half 16th Century	1919.71	Steel, leather and wood grip with brass rivets; bronze pommel	Overall: 168.9 cm (66 1/2 in.); Blade: 118.7 cm (46 3/4 in.); Quillions: 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in.); Grip: 49.2 cm (19 3/8 in.); Ricasso: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c. 1500	South Germany, early 16th Century	1921.1253	Steel, wood, leather; quillions and spirally fluted pommel of blackened steel	Overall: 117.5 cm (46 1/4 in.); Blade: 90.2 cm (35 1/2 in.); Quillions: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.); Grip: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Curb Bit, c. 1580-1600	Italy, late 16th Century	1916.1581	Iron with gilt bronze bosses	Overall: 25.4 x 15.6 cm (10 x 6 1/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1740	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1754	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1764	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1756	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1744	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1757	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0
Crossbow Bolt, 1500s–1600s	Germany, 16th-17th century	1916.1759	Wood, leather, steel	Average: 37.2 cm (14 5/8 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance	CCCC0

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