Smallswords
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Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Weapons and Ammunition > weapons > edged weapons > swords > <swords by form>
Descripción
Light civilian swords with a moderately long blade, a small guard with one or two shells, and arms of the hilt. Developed in the early 17th century, they became a standard part of gentlemen's fashionable dress until the late 18th century, surviving into the 20th century as part of court or ceremonial dress.
URI original del concepto
Otros términos
- sierdegens [nl]
- espadas cortas [es]
- small-swords [en]
- smallsword [en]
- small swords [en]
- swords, small [en]
- swords, town [en]
- swords, walking [en]
- town swords [en]
- walking swords [en]
- small-sword [en]
- sierdegen [nl]
- espada corta [es]