deepeeka claymore kelvingrove museum Saxen - messen - dolken en mains gauches The piece measures 20 x

The piece measures 20 x 20 cm and weighs 0

900–700 BC

with a length of 18 cm

a textile cap or arming cap could be worn underneath the coif

Later variations

deepeeka claymore kelvingrove museum Saxen - messen - dolken en mains gauches The piece measures 20 xThe claymore is a replica of a 17th century original that was used in the Scottish Highlands. It is now part of the collection of the Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow. Claymore, or claidheamh mr, literally means "large sword" in Gaelic. The blades of these large swords were typically crafted in Germany and exported to Scotland. The claymore was particularly effective as a weapon against pikes. The V shaped cross guard redirects the blows of pikes.