Posts: 369 Location: Sweden
Tue 12 May, 2015 11:56 am
Photos of sword in Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
Looking for photos of a type XVIII longsword in the Schweizerisches Landesmuseum Zurich, Switzerland. One of the best looking hilt-pommel combinations ever made i reckon. Does anyone know if it is in their exibition?
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Posts: 1,265 Location: Malaysia
Wed 13 May, 2015 3:29 am
Photos of sword at Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
Well, I am not sure whether this sword is still exhibited at that museum or not.
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Posts: 35 Location: Hungary
Wed 13 May, 2015 4:36 am
When I was there 4 years ago, it wasn't on display.
Posts: 1,757 Location: Storvreta, Sweden
Wed 13 May, 2015 11:39 am
The Landesmuseum in Zürich has an incredible collection of arms and armour. A few years back much of this collection was taken down and put into storage (Quite a few pieces still remain, but it is only a small part of what is really there). This sword is one of those that are no longer on display, as I learned to my dismay during my visit a few years back.
This policy is very sad for the regular visitor with an interest in arms and armour who makes the journey to the museum, but possibly a boon for someone who plans a focused study trip with some hands on time with pen and paper...
It might prove rewarding to contact the museum and ask for the possibility of access.
Posts: 369 Location: Sweden
Mon 18 May, 2015 11:05 am
Thanks for the tip Peter.
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