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Backsword
Manufacturer
Fiske
Marks or Labelschiffre royal de: "George IV" marque sur lame pres soie: "FISKE / PORTSMOUTH"
Date
1801-1900
Medium / Technique
Metal: steel, brass; skin: leather, shagreen, galuchat
DimensionsWidth: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Length: 94 cm (37 in.)
Origin
Portsmouth, England, Europe
Object Number1965.1.32 ab
CollectionStewart
CreditGift of the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum
Status
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