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Detail of a claymore

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Postcard of Detail of a claymore.
000-100-102-907-C
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Detail of a claymore

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
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1957.11
Date: 16th century
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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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