Sword and scabbard, owned by the Sempills of Elliestoun

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This large bearing sword (pictured here with its leather scabbard) belonged to the Sempills of Elliestoun. It was used for ceremonial purposes only.

The sword is two and a half metres long. The help with the carrying of the sword, the pommel has a knob which fitted into a pouch in the front of a leather strap worn by the holder. The pommel and the quillons are made of brass, the blade of steel.

The Sempills were stewards of the Barony of Renfrew from the reign of Alexander II (1214-1249), as well as being the Hereditary Sheriffs of Renfrewshire.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-238-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LA 45
• Date: 15th century and later
  
• Material: Metal
  Sword, Semple / scabbard
  
• Dimensions: 2560 mm L x 45 mm W
  
• What: Sword, Semple / scabbard
  
• Subject: Swords (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Two-handed sword with scabbard
  
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