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title: Swiss Zweihander
author: Saint Louis Art Museum
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13723/swiss-zweihander/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Swiss Zweihander
_Authored by Saint Louis Art Museum_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/13723.jpg)
## Image Caption
Zweihander sword made in Lucerne, Switzerland. This blade was used by the guard of an official during parades and ceremonial occasions. Dated 1617 CE. Steel blade with ornately etched designs and lettering. Hilt of iron, wood, and leather. 167.2 cm (65 13/16 in) x 46.4 cm (18 1/4 in) x 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in). Weight: 7 lb. 13 oz. (3.5 kg)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Museum, S. L. A. (2021, March 25). Swiss Zweihander. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Museum, Saint Louis Art. "Swiss Zweihander." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 25, 2021. .
### MLA
Museum, Saint Louis Art. "Swiss Zweihander." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Mar 2021, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/34121/) by **Saint Louis Art Museum**. Submitted by [Arienne King](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/ava.spartan.117/ "User Page: Arienne King"), published on 25 March 2021. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.