Sword

MOA: University of British Columbia

3298/5

Double-edged sword with an iron blade and a brass handle. Stamped on the crossguard is the number '99' or '66', and on the other side is an illegible stamp or '0'. The grip is decorated with rings, with an oval pommel with a distinct peen block.

  • Narrative

    Acquired by the donor from an antiques shop near Duncan.


  • Type of Item sword
  • Culture Russian, British
  • Material iron metal, brass metal
  • Measurements height 63.4 cm, width 10.4 cm, depth 2.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Fraser Ross Sharp
  • Received from Fraser Ross Sharp

  • Made in Europe

  • Creation Date before 1850
  • Ownership Date before April 25, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 25, 2018

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3298/0005