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Cane w/ Sword

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-13402

Description

Cane = .1; Sword = .2 - Dark brown wood (tip is missing); brass collar midway & brass tip; rounded shape; top pulls apart to reveal sword.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canes (walking sticks)
accessories
brass (alloy)
metal
wood (plant material)
Men's personal gear
Brass
Unidentified Metal
CANE

Inscription

Engraved on sword; much has worn away; in German?: ""wer grine (?) Klingen Hat So vecht Sein . . .""

Additional Identification Number

1966.16.1-.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1966.16.1-.2

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