Irish Sword (Museum Quality) New Age Tartan Trews Made in a 3-ply merino

Made in a 3-ply merino wool/acrylic blend they are also super practical and machine washable on a wool cycle

proud history in traditional Scottish dress

Georgian-style handle

yet without the need for any cutting

Irish Sword (Museum Quality) New Age Tartan Trews Made in a 3-ply merinoThis 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