Two-handed sword

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This two-handed Lowland sword dates from the late 16th or early 17th century.

The sword has a clam-shell guard, a particularly Scottish feature. One of the sword's quillons is missing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-233-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LA 9
• Date: Late 16th or early 17th century
  
• Material: Sword / scabbard
  
• Dimensions: 1395 mm l x 90 mm W x 188 mm Depth
  
• What: Sword / scabbard
  
• Subject: Swords (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: Two-handed sword with a fluted blade and a scabbard
  
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