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The Treasure of Saint Denis

Sword of Charlemagne


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Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item R

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Paris, Louvre
MR 85

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Texts

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.


History


Notes

SWORD

SCABBARD


Comparative Material.

Other items of Regalia.


Bibliography

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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