Irish Sword (Museum Quality) Hip Flask very smart and an alternative

very smart and an alternative to the Prince Charlie

Plaited cross tassels and thistle detail

NID - CGE116

featuring imitation ivory ferrule and sole

Irish Sword (Museum Quality) Hip Flask very smart and an alternativeThis 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