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Dress swords

Scope note

Light swords worn by European and American military officers as part of dress uniform, beginning in the 18th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204570

Broader Terms used

ceremonial swords

Term used for

swords, dress

Equivalent Terms used

dress sword

Created

13yrs ago

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