Knight Templar's Sword and Sheath

Dateca. 1900

Mediumbrass, ivory, enamel

ClassificationsWeapons & Armaments

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Ambrosio Armijo Family, via the Albuquerque Historical Society

Object numberPC1967.2.42.A

DescriptionOne side of the sword blade reads, "J. Borradaile" while the other side has a scene of knights on horseback with their leader marked by the cross on his shield. There are three tents in the background. The top of the handle is a helmeted head while the stem of the handle shows a knight on horseback and a crown with cross on the other side. The center is pierced, "JB" for John Borradaile within wreath. The bottom of handle is raised relief cross with crown.

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