Dean Castle Arms and Armour

Sword with double ring guard

Description:

Sword with cruciform hilt and double ring guard with triple-fluted blade. Crossguard features spherical terminals and accents. Hand guard covers the ricasso of the blade - an area that would be 'pinched' for extra control - to offer additional protection during confrontations. Blade bears the mark of an unidentified maker.

Source:

Dean Castle

Digital Number:

RI_DC_0000127

Copyright:

East Ayrshire Council