Smallsword

Art Institute of Chicago

Smallsword

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Date
1740/50
Medium
Steel, gilding, silver, and wood
Culture
France
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
106260

Smallswords, though developed as civilian weapons to be worn with formal court dress, were also used by infantry officers and high-ranking field commanders in battle. Designed for military use, this example is fitted with a coliche-marde blade, which has a widened section at the fort near the hilt to strengthen the blade against heavy attacks.

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George F. Harding Collection

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AAT300036926

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