Sword and scabbard

This sword and leather scabbard dates from between around 1626-86 and was owned by Alexander Peden, a Covenanting minister from Ayrshire.

Plug bayonet with wooden hilt which belonged to Alexander Peden

Alexander Peden was an Ayrshire field preacher and leading Covenanter who was admired and revered and often spoken of as a prophet. He travelled in disguise through south and southwest Scotland to conduct forbidden services, known as conventicles.

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Online ID:	000-190-001-921-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LA 151 A
Date:	1626 - 1686 Between around 1626 and 1686
Material:	Leather Wooden hilt
Dimensions:	570 mm L x 84 mm W max
What:	Bayonet Scabbard
Subject:	Swords (NMAS Classification) Swords (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Alexander Peden (Owner) Alexander Peden (Owner)
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Description:	Leather scabbard, for a plug bayonet which belonged to Alexander Peden, 1626 - 1686
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