Rapier blade

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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