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Fig. The "sword of St. Maurice"

Early XIIIth century, unsheathed, showing its superb blade. Royal Armoury, Turin

Fig. Case of leather decorated with gesso duro

Made in the early part of the XVth century to contain the St. Maurice sword. Royal Armoury, Turin