Scottish basket hilt elements

[urbanspaceman]

This is all great stuff Gents. Despite living on the border I have never been exposed to much info on Scottish weapons.
Actually, here in Newcastle, there is no real source of info on any of the weaponry that must have been in abundant use considering how many castles we have within a days' ride of here; probably more per capita than anywhere else on this planet.
Consequently, in trying to establish the provenance of the hilt on my Shotley Bridge broadsword blade, I was at a complete loss.
Norman, is Ralph still at Kelvingrove? He owes me an interview and I owe him a copy of my book. I may venture up there myself before the snow starts falling again.
Well done Chaps and thank-you.