Basket hilt sword 1
Basket hilt sword from
the Walker collection with depressed conical pommel and
fishskin grip. Basket hilt swords provided good level of protection
for hands when fighting with an opponent, especially with cutting
motions. Swords such as this example were used primarily in a
military setting, as opposed to rapiers, which are used more in civilian
dress.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000381
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Dimensions :
Blade: 889mm
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
