A HIGHLAND REGIMENT BASKET-HILTED BACK-SWORD FOR OTHER RANKS
A HIGHLAND REGIMENT BASKET-HILTED BACK-SWORD FOR OTHER RANKS

BY DRURY, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY

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A HIGHLAND REGIMENT BASKET-HILTED BACK-SWORD FOR OTHER RANKS
BY DRURY, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
With fullered single-edged blade double-edged towards to the spear-point tip, stamped on each side with a crowned 'GR' cypher and 'DRURY', regulation iron hilt comprising guard of flattened bars supporting shields pierced with circles and stylised hearts, short scrolled wrist-guard, conical pommel, and later rayskin-covered wire-bound grip
31¾in. (80.7cm.) blade

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