Hilt of a sword

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This detail shows the hilt of a sword owned by Alexander Peden, a Covenanting minister from Ayrshire. The sword dates from between around 1626-86.

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: 000-100-002-257-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LA 151 A
• Date: 1626 - 1686
  Between around 1626 and 1686
  
• Material: Leather
  Wooden hilt
  Bayonet
  Scabbard
  
• 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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