irish sword ulster battle readyThis replica is based on 16th century drawings of Irish kerns (cethern). They wore small wide swords like this. Characteristic is the pommel that is shaped like a ring. Similar swords have been found all over Ireland, the medieval Irish tradition of ring pommels is estimated to date back to the 13th century. A few originals are nowadays part of the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Dublin and the Ulster Museum in Belfast. In addition