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Glaive of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1745–77)

Glaive of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1745–77)
Jungwierth
dated 1771

Arms and Armor

Glaive of Maximilian III Joseph, Prince-Elector of Bavaria (reigned 1745–77)

Creator Jungwierth

Culture German

Date dated 1771

Material / Medium Steel, wood, gold, copper alloy, textile

Dimensions L. 8 ft. 5 3/4 in. (258.4 cm); L. of head 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 0.9 oz. (3200.7 g)

Classification Shafted Weapons

Country / Origin Germany

Collection Credit Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

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