Manufactured in the mid-late 1700s, this backsword is typical of those favored by Scottish highland regiments and some heavy cavalry units of the period. The blade measures 31 3/8 inches with one full edge and a short false edge near the tip. It has three prominent fullers on each side of the blade running for various lengths. It measures approximately 38 inches overall. The hilt is of the fairly typical "Glasgow type" with inner and outer shield pierced with heart variations and small circles, looped forward guard, and pierced heart shaped side guards flanked by ram's horns. The most defining feature of the guard is a broad, rolled wrist guard. The pommel is a fluted low dome with visibly peened tang. The grip is of copper wrapped worn shagreen, and there is a leather hand guard inside the basket. Includes a modern leather sheath with brass fittings.

Good, the blade mostly a bright grey patina with some mild pitting scattered throughout and some mild edge erosion from sharpening. The guard shows a mottled grey brown patina and some scattered light pitting. The replacement grip shows moderate wear and is crudely wrapped. The replacement sheath is very fine with some scattered minor handling marks.