The Scottish 1828 Pattern Highland Officer's Basket-hilted Broadsword

A brand new full colour illustrated book for collectors and students of this iconic Scottish basket-hilted broadsword that has been carried by Scottish Highland Infantry Officers in the British Army since the early 19th Century.

With over 300 full colour illustrations and photographs.

Glossy softback booklet.

Part 1 of a new series on British military swords.

Contents include:

Historical Background

Full colour examples of the Pattern

Sword Makers and Retailers of the Pattern.

Maker Marks

Collecting the Pattern

Care and Preservation of Antique Swords

Book length is 64 pages

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