Lesser Dublin Civic Sword detail, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Lesser Dublin Civic Sword detail, Dublin City, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Civic Regalia

Lantern slide of the Lesser Dublin Civic Sword, Co. Dublin. Originally catalogued with label 'D3 VII 66'. Depicts a close detail of Dublin's Lesser Civic Sword. Made from iron in the late 16th Century it was used when riding the franchises, a circuit of the municipal boundaries made on horseback once every three years. The cross guard, grip and pommel of the sword were made from silver in 1608 by James Bee.

Georgina McMahon

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RSAI, Lantern Slide, BOX 15

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RSAI Lantern Slide Collection

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Lantern Slides

Country: Ireland

County: Dublin

Logainm Code: http://www.logainm.ie/1375542.aspx

Town/Townland: Dublin City

Logainm Town/Townland: http://www.logainm.ie/57080.aspx

Irish National Grid East: 15

Irish National Grid North: 35

Position Source: www.logainm.ie

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