
Collection Online as of May 23, 2022
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 1916.1600
210A Armor Court
During medieval times, everyday objects carried deep spiritual meanings. The knight's sword was perceived as the noblest of weapons because its shape symbolized the cross on which Christ died.