Limited edition official ceremonial Wilkinson sword made for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. The cross-guard measures 8″ and the sword measures 44.25″ in length from tip to pommel. The blade is handsomely engraved on one side with a pair of eleven-point Canadian maple leaves and the text, “XXIst Olympiad Montreal MCMLXXVI”; the area nearest the hilt bears the Wilkinson Sword logo and reads: “By appointment of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sword Cutlers, Made in England.” The center of the hilt features the coast of arms of the city of Montreal (opposite side does not include the same enamel design), and the pommel end is cast in the shape of a Canadian maple leaf with engraved Olympic rings. The edge of the blade is engraved with the number, “021.” Includes the original wooden carrying case, 45.5″ x 13.75″ x 3.75″, with engraved upper plate that reads: “Official Commemorative Sword, 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, XXI Olympiad, Limited Edition 500.” Seldom offered for sale, these impressive swords were presented to dignitaries from each country present at the Montreal Olympics games, as well as to select IOC committee members.
