10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASKET-HILTED»
Discover the use of
basket-hilted in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
basket-hilted and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
British
Basket-
hilted Swords: A Typology of
Basket-type ...
"Descriptive catalogue with typology of a British sword-type with a 500-year history"--Provided by publisher.
2
Scottish Culture and Traditions
The Scottish basket hilted sword or claidheamh mòr The basket hilted sword was
a natural evolution from the cross styled swords used during the medieval period.
With the gauntlet and body armor outdated the simple earlier basket hilted ...
3
Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners
... from the eighth century,f and which were continued by their successors, as low
down as the latter end of the reign of Henry VIII. when they were superseded by
the Swiss, or basket-hilted swords. During the time the cross-hilted swords were ...
4
18th-Century Weapons: Sabre, Carbine, Flintlock, Carronade, ...
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5
Highland Broadsword: Five Manuals of Scottish Regimental ...
Included are complete transcriptions of: "Anti-Pugilism" by Sinclair, illustrated with copper plate engravings; MacGregor's "Lectures on the Art of Defence;" "The Art of Defence on Foot with Broadsword and Saber" by Taylor; "Fencing ...
Paul Wagner, Mark Rector, 2003
6
Renaissance-era Weapons: English Civil War Weapons, ...
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... but let him wear on the one side of his head a castor, with a plume befitting his
quality ; give him a good Toledo by his side, with a broidered belt and an inlaid
hilt, instead of the ton of iron contained in that basket-hilted, black Andrew
Ferrara ...
8
Granville Wykeham: An Historical Novel ...
... steeple- crowned hat, the dimensions of his bucket- shaped boots, and the
length of his basket- hilted sword, were so extravagant, as to afford significant
proofs of the enthusiastic turn of the wearer. Stalking, with a slow and measured
pace, ...
9
A picture of Stirling: a series of eight views
It consists of a cocked hat, turned up with broad silver lace ; a long scarlet coat,
richly decorated, and having a white button, on which are engraved the town's
arms ; scarlet breeches, buckled at the knee ; white stockings ; a basket- hilted ...
Andrew S. Masson, John Gellatly, Robert Chamber, 1830
10
In the Palace of the King
... candles in heavy bronze candlesticks, which he set upon the table. A moment
later he was followed by old Mendoza, still in his breastplate, as he had
dismounted, his great spurs jingling on his heavy boots, and his long basket-
hilted sword ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASKET-HILTED»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
basket-hilted is used in the context of the following news items.
Yes boost for auction of Jacobite treasures
Among several swords and dirks is an important Jacobite Scottish basket-hilted sword valued at £10,000 to £15,000. A large number of ... «The National, May 15»
Newly auctioned letter tells tale of how Wellington kept cool during …
Throughout the Second World War he armed himself with a basket-hilted Scottish broadsword. Mad Jack can claim the last recorded bow and ... «Express.co.uk, Apr 15»
Severn Bore Pumps Due To Biggest Tides In Years
... the Military Cross who fought throughout the Second World War armed with a longbow, bagpipes, and a basket-hilted Scottish broadsword. «Surf Europe, Mar 15»
Society Diary: Giant beards, cat speed dating and another review by …
... that unrestricted central government grant funding is as much a thing of the past as hubs, the Compact, and the basket-hilted broadsword. «Civil Society Media, Feb 15»
Locket containing Bonnie Prince Charlie's hair to be sold at auction
Other items to feature in the sale include a Jacobite Scottish basket-hilted sword valued at £10,000-£15,000, which is attributed to Thomas ... «Herald Scotland, Feb 15»
On the trail of the Outlander phenomenon
Then, from nowhere, Allison produces weaponry - a dirk, a basket-hilted broadsword and a spiked targe. After explaining exactly how each of ... «Herald Scotland, Oct 14»
Review: Kidnapped on the B2 Stage of the Belgrade Theatre
Just watching the 41-year-old wielding an enormous basket-hilted Scottish Broadsword, in Ivan Wilkinson's thrilling new adaptation of ... «Coventry Telegraph, May 14»
Scots sword-wielding WWII hero honoured by book
When once asked about the basket-hilted blade, Churchill - who prepared his men for battle by playing bagpipes - said: “In my opinion, any ... «Scotsman, Mar 14»
Sword fencing maestro revives old techniques
Basket-hilted swords were in common use across the country by midway through the century. Instructor Paul Macdonald said: “The most ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Oct 13»
This Guy Fought In WWII With A Sword And Bow
He always marched into battle with a bow and arrows and his trusty basket-hilted claymore by his side. Despite these weapons being wildly ... «Gizmodo Australia, Sep 13»
