Kilt Pin William Wallace's Sword
£28.50
Ex Tax: £23.75
- Model: C-KPSOS01A
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This kilt pin is a miniature replica of the sword that is
said to have belonged to no less than William Wallace, the great Scottish
freedom fighter, as it can be seen today at the Wallace Monument. This is a Premium
quality hand finished pewter kilt pin, finished in antique silver.
After William Wallace’s execution by the English in 1305,
his sword is said to have been given to the keeper of Dumbarton Castle, the
great fortress on the Clyde. There it remained until 1888, when it was
transferred to the Wallace Monument at the Abbey Craig near Stirling, where it
can still be seen to this day. Such was the high symbolic value placed on the
sword, that over the centuries it has been lovingly preserved, particularly by
James IV in 1505, who paid to have it re-hilted and decorated with a new
scabbard. The sword is an impressive 5’4” tall.
The kilt pin is worn on the front of a kilt to
prevent it lifting. However, this may be worn as a large statement brooch as
well.
Cast and finished at our workshop in Glasgow, Scotland, by
our highly trained craftsmen.
Size 10.2cm long.
Be sure to explore the rest of our Swords of Scotland range,
featuring other iconic blades from our history.