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Sword Pommel with the Arms of Pierre de Dreux (ca. 1187–1250), Duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond

ca. 1240–50
Not on view
This sword pommel is decorated with the arms of Pierre de Dreux, Duke of Brittany, who was captured during the Seventh Crusade at the Battle of al-Mansurah in Egypt on February 8, 1250. He was later ransomed and released, but died during his return to France.

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Object Information
  • Title: Sword Pommel with the Arms of Pierre de Dreux (ca. 1187–1250), Duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond
  • Date: ca. 1240–50
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Copper, gold, enamel, iron
  • Dimensions: H. 2 5/16 in. (6 cm); W. 2 7/16 in. (6.1 cm); D. at center 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); D. at base 1/2 in. (1.2 cm); Wt. 8 oz. (226.8 g)
  • Classification: Swords-Accessories
  • Credit Line: Gift of Louis J. Cartier, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.60
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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