Record ID: WMID-1130B5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quillon or guard from a dagger or large knife of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1600). The guard consists of a central flat oval area, with a rectangular aperture (this would have held the tang). This measures 6.7 mm wide and 4.2 mm long internally. On either end are onion or nipple shaped knob, which extend from a narrow stem. No other decoration is present. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The guard is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movemen…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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