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Production: Unknown
Sword with basket hilt, wooden grip and Spanish two-edged blade with marks on the inside and outside.
J.S. Henderson Bequest (?)
Length: 107 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1737
: dated 1737
According to A.V.B. Norman, this is an issue sword for Scottish regiments fighting in the American War of Independence (1775-1783). Charles III of Spain (b.1716) ruled Spain only from 1759-1788; perhaps the date should read '1787'. However, he was ruler of Naples from 1734, and 1787 is after the War of Independence.
This, very characteristic type of sword will be forever associated with the Highland Regiments of the British army in the 18th century though they have a long and varied history. This example is a fully developed type from the middle of the 18th century and is the sword which would have been used at the Battle of Culloden.
Grip
composed of
wood (plant material)
Sword
composed of
steel
Blade
Length 90 cm
Accession number: HEN.M.294-1933
Primary reference Number: 19118
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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