Broadsword, with the arms of Sir John Grant of Freuchie

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This blade of this basket-hilted broadsword bears the date, 1562, but both the blade and the hilt probably date from the early 17th century. The hilt was made in England but the decoration on the blade is Scottish.

The grip is covered with silver wire and shagreen - a rough grainy leather made from sharkskin. The blade is etched and gilt with the arms and initials of Sir John Grant of Freuchie.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-892-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LNA 40
• Date: Early 17th century
  
• Material: Shagreen and silver wire grip; leather lining. Inscription: On blade: 1562
  Broadsword
  
• Dimensions: 972 mm L x 102 mm W x 110 mm depth
  
• What: Broadsword
  
• Subject: Arms and armour, Seafield Collection (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Seafield Collection
  Sir John Grant of Freuchie (Owner)
  
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• Description: Basket hilted broadsword, the blade etched and gilt with the arms of Sir John Grant of Freuchie and the date 1562, the hilt English work, Scottish decoration on blade, both early 17th century
  
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