Sword and scabbard

Production date
1914-1919
 Description
Military use in WWI, Europe.16th Waikato and 6th Hauraki Regiments.


ASSOCIATIONS:
Usage: Military
Events/Places/Dates: WWI; Europe
Persons/Unit/Dates: Hunter, JFK, Lieut.; 16th Waikato & 6th Hauraki Regiments. INZEF. (deceased 1917)
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Object detail

Production date
1914-1919
Media/Materials
Sword hilt and guard: nickel plated; stirrup shaped
Pommel: metal; small knob
Grip: shark skin and wire binding
Scabbard leatherand metal
Measurements
total length: 990mm
hilt: c. 152mm
blade: 835mm
scabbard: 875mm
Production place
Great Britain
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1966/71/22.1-2

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