Cross Hilt Sword
Object type: Cross hilt sword
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen
Artist: Clemens Horn
Artist bio: German, Solingen, 1580–1630
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: German
Date: 1600–1625
Medium: Iron, silver, wood, copper alloy, steel, gold
Dimensions: L. 39 1/4 in. (99.7 cm); L. of blade 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6.5 oz (1093 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  London|Solingen     
Credit line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2010
Accession year: 2010