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Broadsword

ca. 1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Gemmil, T (maker)
Place of origin
Scotland (made)

Broadsword with a hilt of pierced steel and stamped T. GEMMIL ARMORER', the blade inscribed 'VIVAT' and 'PRO DEO FIDE ET PATRIA'.

Object details

Categories
Arms & Armour
Scotland
Object type
Broadsword
Brief description
Broadsword by T. Gemmil, pierced steel, Scottish, ca. 1730
Physical description
Broadsword with a hilt of pierced steel and stamped T. GEMMIL ARMORER', the blade inscribed 'VIVAT' and 'PRO DEO FIDE ET PATRIA'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 104.6cm
  • Width: 13.0cm
  • Depth: 14.0cm
  • Blade length: 89.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'T. GEMMIL ARMORER' (1) Makers's mark; On the hilt)
  • 'VIVAT' 'PRO DEO FIDE ET PATRIA' (Inscription; decoration; On the blade)
Other number
64 - North, European Swords
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.83-1930

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Record createdNovember 8, 2002
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O69657/broadsword-gemmil-t/
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