Pikeman's sword, 1640 (c)
Although a pikeman's main weapon was his five-metre long steel-tipped pike, he also carried a simple sword for personal protection. These weapons were manufactured in large quantities by both sides during the English Civil War. Cavalrymen also used similar swords. This example has a double-edged blade with a shallow fuller and leather-covered wooden grip.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1964-08-34-5
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Army At Home gallery
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1964-08-34-5