Rapier blade

This bronze rapier blade was found at Newton Don in Berwickshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1200 BC.

The blade has a midrib, and the rounded butt has two rivet holes with surviving rivets.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-381-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DJ 31
Date:	Between 1500 and 1200 BC Middle Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze; rounded butt; midrib; two rivets in holes
Dimensions:	11.63" L; 2.38" across butt
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Where:	Scotland, Berwickshire, Nenchorn Park, Newton Don, Bog Park
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Description:	Middle Bronze Age rapier blade from Newton Don, Berwickshire
References:	Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), p 145
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