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Cavalry sword

Cavalry sword
 (19th century)

Medium
steel, ivory, brass
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Ordnance of Great Britain, 1881
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
steel, ivory, brass
Measurements
79.0 × 13.5 × 3.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
engraved in blade u.c.: HEL(...illeg.) / 8 / Pall Mall / East / LONDON
Accession Number
1074-D1M
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Ordnance of Great Britain, 1881
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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