Degen met schede van Jhr. G.P.C. Breugel before 1832

This is a sword with scabbard of Jonkheer G.P.C. Breugel, made anonymously. The sword, a potent symbol across cultures, represents power, justice, and protection. From the Roman gladius to the medieval broadsword, it embodies martial prowess and chivalric ideals. In ancient times, the sword was often seen as an extension of the warrior's soul, a tool for enforcing divine will or earthly authority. Consider the ceremonial swords of Japanese samurai, each meticulously crafted and imbued with spiritual significance, or the mythic Excalibur, symbolizing Arthur's right to rule. The sword persists even today in symbolic forms, such as military sabers used in ceremonial displays. This reflects the cyclical nature of symbols, forever resurfacing and adapting through the ages.