Sword
Extent and Medium
Height: 38.740 inches (98.4 cm) | Width: 0.980 inches (2.489 cm)
Archival History
The sword was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1995 by John F. Bolton.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of John Bolton
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Handle has head of lion with red gem-like eyes; handle is strapped with silver wire and wrapped with silver ribbon that has black stripes and black "SS" sewn onto end; ribbon ends in oblong finial which is wrapped in silver textile braid; blade is painted black and has a blunt, rounded flat end.
Genre
- Weapons
- Object
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