Basket hilted backsword

Ron Anderson · 7th October 2010, 07:05 AM

Thanks for your reply.

It's similar, yes. But not the same. Perhaps it is a precursor. Notice the bars in the front, which are much more prominent. Also the guard's a little different in shape.

This is steel not brass.

And the grip is silver wire wrap – the kind you find on18th century rapiers.

This sword is huge. The blade is very long.

It was actually described as an English (yes, English!) backsword - cavalry.

But it's so Scottish in it's look I have to wonder. As you say, there's that 1798 pattern to consider, for a start.

7th October 2010, 07:05 AM	#3
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Thanks for your reply. It's similar, yes. But not the same. Perhaps it is a precursor. Notice the bars in the front, which are much more prominent. Also the guard's a little different in shape. This is steel not brass. And the grip is silver wire wrap – the kind you find on18th century rapiers. This sword is huge. The blade is very long. It was actually described as an English (yes, English!) backsword - cavalry. But it's so Scottish in it's look I have to wonder. As you say, there's that 1798 pattern to consider, for a start.