1957.59

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a%20steel%2C%20single%20edged%20sword%20with%20a%20slightly%20curved%20blade%20and%20sheet%20steel%20hand%20guard

a%20steel%2C%20single%20edged%20sword%20with%20a%20slightly%20curved%20blade%20and%20sheet%20steel%20hand%20guard

Details

ID Number

1957.59

Category

T&E For Science & Technology

Sub-category

armament T&E - edged

Item Name

sword

Materials

METAL, STEEL

Measurements

83cmx13cm

Description

steel, black; slightly curved blade, single edged; sheet steel hand guard, two joined discs and strap, one piece; grip missing, corrosion

History

This sword was found on the shores of Lake St. Clair when the water level was low. It may date from the British retreat of 1813.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

British / Britannique subject

Lake St. Clair / Lac Sainte-Claire place

War of 1812 / Guerre de 1812 subject

Weapon subject

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