Manufactured in the early-mid 1700s, this backsword is typical of those favored by Scottish highlanders of the period. The blade measures 30 1/4 inches with one full edge and a short false edge near the tip. It has a deep fuller just below the spine and a wider shallow fuller below that. There is some faint illegible engraving visible on the lower third of the blade on both sides. It measures approximately 36 inches overall. The hilt is of the fairly typical "Glasgow type" with inner and outer shields pierced with heart variations and small circles, looped forward guard, and pierced heart shaped side guards flanked by ram's horns. It has a narrow rolled wrist guard. The pommel is a faceted scent stopper with visibly peened tang. The grip is shagreen that was once wire wrapped (wire wrap now absent).

Very good, the blade mostly a bright grey patina with some evidence of sharpening and mild wear, and a few scattered nicks in the edge. The guard is mostly a smooth grey patina with some scattered mild pitting. The incomplete grip is good with the wire wrap absent and moderate wear.