Two-hander
This two-hander was probably conceived and made as a ceremonial weapon to be carried in civic guard processions. The bearer of such a sword was the captain of arms, a non-commissioned officer responsible for the militia company’s arms and armour. These were kept in the city armoury.
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Two-hander
This two-hander was probably conceived and made as a ceremonial weapon to be carried in civic guard processions. The bearer of such a sword was the captain of arms, a non-commissioned officer responsible for the militia company’s arms and armour. These were kept in the city armoury.
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Bruikleen van het Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap
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On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap
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description
Deze tweehander is waarschijnl ...... n in de stedelijke wapenkamer.
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This two-hander was probably c ...... were kept in the city armoury.
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identifier
NG-KOG-799
language
publisher
Rijksmuseum
subject
1575 - 1600
title
Tweehander
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Two-hander
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type
created
c. 1575 - c. 1600
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ca. 1575 - ca. 1600
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extent
depth 17 cm
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geheel lengte 162,5 cm
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incl pareerringen diepte 17 cm
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incl pareerstangen breedte 50 cm
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kling lengte 111,5 cm
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length 111.5 cm
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length 162.5 cm
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width 50 cm
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Collectie: wapens & militaria
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spatial
temporal
fourth quarter 16th century
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vierde kwart 16e eeuw
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