Broadsword - The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot (Fraser's Highlanders) | McCord Museum

Broadsword

The 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot (Fraser's Highlanders)

Manufacturer Andrea Ferrara

InscriptionsAndrea Ferara

Marks or LabelsChappe : ..... Majesty ....; Forte : ANDREA FERARA.

Date About 1760

Medium / Technique Metal: steel, iron; wood; skin: leather, shagreen, galuchat

DimensionsHeight: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.) Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb.) Width: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.) Length: 100 cm (39 3/8 in.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Edged Weapons

Origin Belluno, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Object Number1987.3.1

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditExchange from Allan Barauskas

Status

Not on view

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