This video from the Royal Armouries showcases a rare and historically significant Swiss Baselard dagger recovered from the Thames. Assistant Curator Scot Hurst details the dagger's unique copper-alloy inscription and the process of pinpointing its origins. The description also promotes the Royal Armouries' online collection, Scot's article on the baselard in the Arms & Armour journal, and encourages viewers to subscribe, support the museum, and engage with their content. The museum itself is presented as the UK's national collection of arms and armour, offering behind-the-scenes insights, combat demonstrations, and expert interaction.
This Royal Armouries Winter Lecture features Scot Hurst, Assistant Curator of Arms and Armour, discussing the fascinating mystery surrounding a Baselard, a type of Swiss short sword, that was rediscovered in the River Thames. The lecture delves into the research behind this historical artifact and its potential origins. The Royal Armouries encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, support their work through donations, and explore museum membership. They also invite questions from the audience.
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