Scramasax (Short Broad Sword)
Object type: Sword
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Frankish
Date: 7th century
Medium: iron, copper alloy fittings
Dimensions: Overall: 10 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 5/8 in. (26.9 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm)
copper alloy studs: 13/16 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (2 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Geography: Made in Niederbreisig   Germany  
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917