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Actions	Scottish backsword Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.01.JPG; P3343; ;$ $Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.03.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$ $Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.04.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$ $Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.05.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$ $Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.06.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$ Object numberP3343 TitleScottish backsword DescriptionScottish basket-hilted backsword with single-edged blade, single fullered with unidentified markings on both sides. Massive basket hilt with heart emblems and large blade-breaker. grip of wood, sharkskin cover and wiring missing. The blade carries marks similar to the Solingen 'orb.' Late 17th century. Production period17th century-18th century Object namesword, basket-hilted Dimensions blade length: 85.5 cm

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$Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.03.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$

$Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.04.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$

$Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.05.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$

$Archived Images\P_numbers\P3001-P3500\P3343.06.jpg; P3343; Scottish backsword; sword, basket-hilted$

Object numberP3343

TitleScottish backsword

DescriptionScottish basket-hilted backsword with single-edged blade, single fullered with unidentified markings on both sides. Massive basket hilt with heart emblems and large blade-breaker. grip of wood, sharkskin cover and wiring missing. The blade carries marks similar to the Solingen 'orb.' Late 17th century.

Production period17th century-18th century

Object namesword, basket-hilted

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