Sword Pommel with the Arms of Pierre de Dreux (ca. 1187–1250), Duke of Brittany and Earl of Richmond
Unknown
ca. 1240–50 · Copper, gold, enamel, iron · Arms and Armor
This sword pommel is decorated with the arms of Pierre de Dreux, Duke of Brittany, who was captured during the Seventh Crusade at the Battle of al-Mansurah in Egypt on February 8, 1250. He was later ransomed and released, but died during his return to France.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1240–50
- Medium
- Copper, gold, enamel, iron
- Culture
- French
- Department
- Arms and Armor
- Credit line
- Gift of Louis J. Cartier, 1938
