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 a composition of scrollwork; an inscription records the occasion and date of its gift to the Kurfürst by Charles V. To the scabbard of this most ornate sword is attached its original belt with elaborate buckles, eyelets, etc.

The work of Lorenz Trunck of Nuremberg. Presented by the Emperor Charles V to Duke Maurice of Saxony in 1548

Royal Historical Museum, Dresden

We journeyed to the ancient Hungarian capital—Pressburg—in order to examine the enamelled gold-hilted sword presented to the cathedral of that town by Maximilian I, and said still to be in existence; but, unfortunately, we failed in our endeavour to see this weapon. Some mystery seems to surround this sword; for the ecclesiastical authorities obstinately refused to give us any information as to its whereabouts.

The sword of Ferdinand V and of Isabella, preserved in the Royal