Basket hilted backsword
Early Modern backsword with basket hilt. A backsword is a type
of sword that is characterised by its single-edged blade, with the
name deriving from the flat back edge opposite the blade's cutting
edge. Swords of this type were common military swords for
infantrymen as they were cheaper and less complex to make than
double-edged swords. The blade for this sword is replacement to the
original, made by Andrea Ferrara: a bladesmith of Italian or
Spanish origin who was brought over by James IV or V to
Scotland.
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RI_DC_0000380
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Length: 75.6cm
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