Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item R |
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Description
Sword of Charlemagne whose hilt-guard, handle, and pommel are made of gold, as are the spurs. The top of this sword's scabbard is of gold and decorated with precious stones.
Félibien, pages 543. Translated by Jane Vadnal.
SWORD
SCABBARD
Conway (1915), p 132. Click here for text.
Félibien, page 543.
Gaborit-Chopin (1987), p. 64-72
Louvre,no. 33-4, page 204-9.
Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no. 111, III, p. 72-9, pl. LXVI,LXVII.
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Last updated by:JV Date: November 29, 2006