Irish Sword (Museum Quality) New Age Tartan Trews Width: 95mm

Width: 95mm

proud history in traditional Scottish dress

Width: 5 cm

Matt black hip flask - thistle pattern only

Plain white shirt (regular collar)

Irish Sword (Museum Quality) New Age Tartan Trews Width: 95mmThis 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