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Short sword in leather scabbard

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-889

Content Description

Short sword 24 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide at the hilt and then tapers to a point. Scabbard is made of leather with a brass end piece and part of a handle. The rest of the handle is made of wood wrapped with wire. Used in war. From somewhere in the near east after World War I.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1900-1950

Extent

2 items : 1 sword, 1 scabbard ; 24 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide at hilt and then tapers.

Source