Fouchard of Guard of Cardinal Scipione Borghese-Caffarelli

Date: ca. 1600–1610

Culture: Italian

Medium: Steel, copper, gold, silver, wood, textile

Dimensions: L., 108 in. (274.32 cm); blade L., 35 in. (24.13 cm); W., 9.5 in. (88.9 cm)

Classification: Shafted Weapons

Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913

Accession Number: 14.25.450

Marking: On the blade: the arms of Camillo, Cardinal Borghese, afterwards Pope Paul V, ensigned with the Papal badge (keys and tiara): azure, a demi-dragon or, a chief of the Empire (gold, an eagle [or demi-eagle] displayed sable, crowned of first); above, crown with palm and olive branch.

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