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Detail of a claymore
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This detail shows the hilt and part of the blade of a steel and iron claymore. The claymore dates from the 16th century.
Two-handed sword with depressed quillons, quatrefoil terminals and blade inscribed "Porta Pale", 16th century
A claymore is a type of two-handed sword used by the Highlanders. Two-handed swords were popular throughout Europe in the 16th century.
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- Online ID: 000-100-102-907-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland Q.L.1957.11
- Date: 16th century
- Material: Sword
- Dimensions: 1345 mm L x 310 mm max W x 50 mm max D
- What: Sword
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- References:
- Keay, J. & J. (eds). Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London: HarperCollins, 1994, p 165.
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