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Cross hilts

Scope note

Simple hilts in which the grip and quillons, together with the blade of the weapon, form the outline of a Latin cross.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204661

Broader Terms used

hilts

Equivalent Terms used

cross hilt

Created

13yrs ago

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