‏‏‎ Uniform rapier

Unknown author

National Coach Museum
Lisbon, Portugal

A rapier worn as part of a minister plenipotentiary (diplomatic envoy) uniform during the 1st Portuguese Republic. This rapier belonged to Augusto César Ferreira Mesquita, the 1st Count of Mesquita (head of the diplomatic mission).

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Title: ‏‏‎ Uniform rapier
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 19th century
Location: Lisbon. Portugal. National Coach Museum
Location Created: Portugal
Physical Dimensions: 85 cm x 89 cm Sheath: 75 cm
Provenance: Portugal; Donation / Doação
Rights: DGPC/ADF - Thales Leite
Medium: Brass, mother-of-pearl

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