Photo of collection object Parade Sword
Parade Sword, c. 1500–1525. steel, etched and gilded, Overall: 101.9 cm (40 1/8 in.); Blade: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Grip: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.704. CC0.

Parade Sword

c. 1500–1525

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Parade Sword, c. 1500–1525. Italy, Ferrara, early 16th Century. Steel, etched and gilded; overall: 101.9 cm (40 1/8 in.); blade: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); grip: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.704 This parade sword has a steel blade with etched and gilded bands of decoration. The decoration includes allegorical figures such as dancing satyrs and nymphs, amorini or cupids, and triumphs. The pommel, the rounded knob on the end of the handle, is flat and shaped like a shield; a raised rosette further embellishes it. The quillons or two transverse projecting members forming the cross guard, are flattened and drooping toward the blade. Ercole dei Fedeli was an Italian goldsmith and master sword engraver; his name appears on this blade.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
steel, etched and gilded
Dimensions
Overall: 101.9 cm (40 1/8 in.); Blade: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); Quillions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Grip: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Ercole dei Fideli
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
1916.704
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
210A Armor Court

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