Medieval Mystery: A Swiss Baselard from the depths of the Thames with Assistant Curator Scot Hurst

From the mysterious copper-alloy inscription to the accuracy we were able to pinpoint its origins, this baselard is nothing short of extraordinary. Find out more via our collection online: https://royalarmouries.org/collection...

And don't forget to check out Scot's article on the baselard in the Arms & Armour journal: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/3D...

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