Rapier blade

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Rapiers were long, stabbing weapons which appeared in the second half of the 2nd millennium. This bronze rapier blade was found at Otterburn Farm at Morebattle in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 1300 and 1100 BC.

The long, narrow blade has rounded wings and butt.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons. Some rapiers may only ever have been intended for use as prestige or ceremonial weapons rather than for actual combat.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-378-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DJ 28
• Date: Between 1300 and 1100 BC
  
• Material: Bronze; rapier-shaped; with rounded wings and butt
  Rapier
  
• Dimensions: 15.63" L
  
• What: Rapier
  
• Subject:
• Who: Duns Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Morebattle, Otterburn Farm
  
• Event:
• Description: Bronze rapier from Otterburn Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 111-4, 146. 
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