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The 1828 Pattern Highland Officer’s Sword was issued to Officers of Scottish Highland Regiments such as the 92^nd Regiment of Foot – The Gordon Highlanders. It was carried throughout many campaigns throughout the 19^th Century and even saw service in WWI. Sergeants of such regiments were often issued with a plain bladed version.

Our 1828 Pattern Highland Officer’s Sword is handcrafted like the originals and features a forged and tempered AISI1065 High Carbon Steel blade. The steel hilt features a red cloth liner, brown leather grip and red pommel tassel. The etched blade is housed in an authentically styled steel scabbard. 

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 81cm
Grip Length: 13cm
Weight: 1.360kg
Blade Thickness (base): 6.8mm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 5mm
Blade Width (base): 2.6cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 9cm
Centre of Percussion (CoP): 25cm
Blade: AISI1065 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329. He was one of the most famous warriors of his generation and eventually led the Scottish army to victory against the English in the Scottish Wars of Independence. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland's place as an independent nation and is today remembered in Scotland as a national hero. When he died in 1329 and his body was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart was placed in a silver casket and taken on crusade by his lieutenant and friend, Sir James Douglas – as was his dying wish. Douglas was killed fighting the Moors in Spain, but not before he launched the casket into the thick of the battle. The casket was found after the battle and was returned to Scotland to be interred at Melrose Abbey.

Tabards were worn over chainmail to protect the metal from the elements such as the blistering heat of the sun and rust inducing rain. They were also worn to display the wearer’s coat of arms or affiliations so that they could be easily identified on the battlefield and in tournaments. Our Robert the Bruce Tabard is hand crafted from 100% cotton and features the rampant lion of Scotland embroidered on the front. The sides are left open so that it can accommodate pretty much any size of wearer. It is usually worn with a belt which is not supplied – but there are plenty to choose from in our “Belts” category. Great for LARP or fancy dress!

Width: 36cm
Length (from neckline to hem): 65cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This hand-crafted Scottish Targe is a well-made ½ scale replica inspired by an original that was captured at the Battle of Culloden and now resides in the Royal Armouries Collection at the Tower of London. It is constructed from wood with a premium quality tooled leather face with suede back and brass studs.

The leather covering may contain some natural inconsistencies, this does not affect the overall appearance or functionality of the product.

Diameter: 23cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Ramshead Claymore Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 16cm
Width: 4.1cm 
Weight: 22g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our Ramshead Claymore Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Length: 16cm
Width: 4.1cm 
Weight: 22g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our William Wallace Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Buy the William Wallace Braveheart Letter Opener with confidence from the UK’s leading movie sword retailer. 

Length: 16.5cm
Width: 4.7cm
Weight: 22g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and one of the main leaders in the Wars of Scottish Independence. In September 1297 he defeated the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. After the battle he was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until he was defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. He continued to fight for Scottish independence until he was captured in 1305 executed in London for crimes of High Treason. In death his exploits passed into legend. Sir Walter Scott wrote about him in “Exploits and Death of William Wallace – the “Hero of Scotland”.

Our William Wallace Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a decorated polished brass plated hilt and a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Buy the William Wallace Braveheart Letter Opener with confidence from the UK’s leading movie sword retailer. 

Length: 16.5cm
Width: 4.7cm
Weight: 22g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our William Wallace Braveheart Letter Opener is a product of the world famous Art Gladius factory in the historic sword manufacturing city of Toledo, Spain. It has a decorated polished brass plated hilt and a shiny stainless steel blade that will make light work of all but the toughest of envelopes.

Buy the William Wallace Braveheart Letter Opener with confidence from the UK’s leading movie sword retailer.

Length: 28cm
Width: 7cm 
Weight: 42g

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This hand-crafted Scottish Targe is a very well made replica of an original that was captured at the Battle of Culloden and now resides in the Royal Armouries Collection at the Tower of London.

It is constructed from wood with a premium quality tooled leather face, suede back and decorative brass studs. A detachable spike is included on the rear but this is not a feature that the original would have included at the battle but rather a Victorian "improvement".

The leather covering may contain some natural inconsistencies, this does not affect the overall appearance or functionality of the product.

Diameter: 47cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Buy the Culloden Scottish Targe with confidence from the UK’s leading Scottish Shield retailer.