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Two-handed sword

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From the Lowlands

Postcard of Two-handed sword.
000-100-002-233-C
© National Museums Scotland

Two-handed sword

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: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LA 9
Date: Late 16th or early 17th century
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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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