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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