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sword

human history
  • Description

    German-Manufactured by Paul D Luneschlos (Peter according to some sources) and marked PDL on

    forte. Many supplied to America during the civil war.

  • Associated Place
  • Other Id

    W2416 (war)

    161 (temporary sword number)

  • Department
sword W2416

Images and documents

Images

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, W2416
  • Primary Maker
  • Date
    19th Century
  • Associated Notes

    British Artillery or Cavalry Officers sword

    description: long curved blade; brass hilt; blade fullered curved; marked "J.D.L"; scabbard missing

  • Associated Place
  • Measurement Description
    length: 295mm
  • Measurement Reading

    980mm (overall; accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    850mm (blade length; accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    125mm (accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    832.7g (accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    55mm (accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    7.3mm (accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

    22mm (accurate - Auckland Sword & Shield Club)

  • Classification
  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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