Vintage claymore swords

Claymore swords are large, two-handed swords that originated in Scotland during the medieval period. The name "claymore" comes from the Scottish Gaelic "claidheamh-mór," which means "great sword." These swords were used by Scottish Highlanders during the late medieval and early modern period, primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The claymore sword had a distinctive cross-hilt design, with quillons (crossguard) that arced downward, and a wheel pommel. It is believed that the sword's design was influenced by the two-handed swords used by the Vikings and Normans.

These swords were primarily used for hand-to-hand combat in battle, but were also used for ceremonial purposes. They were popular among the Scottish clan system, and were used by the clan chiefs and their followers. The swords were also used by Scottish soldiers who fought for the French and Swedish armies in the 17th century.

Claymore swords more... were phased out of use in the late 17th and 18th century, as firearms became more prevalent in warfare. However, they have since become an important symbol of Scottish heritage and culture less...