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Wilkinson Sword Company

Sword 1986

Steel | 86.5 x 11.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 26826

Wilkinson Sword Company

Sword 1986

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Description

Steel ceremonial sword with pierced basket, kneehole guard and engraved hilt, commemorating the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in1986, inscribed OPENING CEREMONY XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II during the Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh, 1986
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Wilkinson Sword Company
(manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel

steel

engraved (incised)

Measurements

86.5 x 11.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms & Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
edged weapons
swords (weapons)

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