Irish Sword (Museum Quality) Hip Flask Plaited cross tassels and thistle

Plaited cross tassels and thistle detail

Point of Harmonics: 23"

leather sheath

minimum order is 1m and a freight surcharge could apply to single-metre lengths

most imported to order

Irish Sword (Museum Quality) Hip Flask Plaited cross tassels and thistleThis Irish short sword was the perfect secondary weapon for the Irish gallowglass who with their great two handed swords, and backed up with their lightly armed retainers known as the Kern, achieved distinction in the mid 1500s as ferocious mercenary fighters. These swords were particularly advantageous in close combat as they were much easier and lighter to wield than a large two handed type, which was of more use at the beginning of a battle. This