Manufactured in the early-mid 1700s, this backsword is typical of those favored by Scottish highlanders of the period. The blade measures 33 inches with one full edge and a short false edge near the tip. It has two deep fullers just below the spine that, combined, run most of the length of the blade. It measures approximately 38 1/2 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 wide rolled wrist guard. The pommel is a low dome with hand-filed grooves with visibly peened tang. The grip is grooved wood and wire wrapped.

Good, the blade mostly a bright grey patina with mild pitting, edge/point erosion, and some scattered minor nicks in the edge. The hilt shows a similar patina with some mild pitting, some slight deformation, and a period repair to one of the bars. The grip is also good with moderate wear and chipping.