Sword and scabbard

Production date
Pre 1900s Decade
 Description
Spanish Foreign Legion sword and scabbard, that was eventually brought to New Zealand. The words written on blade, FABRICA DE TOLEDO. Steel made in Toledo Spain. Possibly dates back to Battle of Waterloo period. Type of sword carried by artillery officers (pre 1900s) similar to those used in New Zealand Campaigns of 1860s and similar to 1853 British pattern.
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Object detail

Production date
Pre 1900s Decade
Media/Materials
Sword and scabbard steel and brass
Measurements
hilt: 121mm
blade: 865mm
scabbard: 890mm
total sword length 990mm
Production place
Spain
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1966/71/21.1-2

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