[T. E. Holmes]

Okay gentlemen, here's another one I'm seeking any info on.
Both on the cover of & within the book 'Celtic Warriors: 400 B.C. - A.D. 1600' by Tim Newark is a depiction of an Irish Galloglas with a claymore style sword. It has a straight guard (w/ what appear to be thistle looking finals) & an open ring pommel. I had read somewhere once (& have long since lost the source) that this is based on an actual speciman in a museum or collection.
Can anybody give me any details on the origin of this style of sword, on its dimensions or any other pertinent details?

Thank you.

Aye.

[Nathan Robinson]

There are many, many topics in this very forum that discuss Irish swords, particularly those with the open ring pommel.

In particular, one of the first ones showing up with a simple search is this topic.