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William Wallace's (Mel Gibson) Scottish screen-matched claymore from Gibson's Braveheart with a restored blade. Nicks and production distressing on this sword's pommel screen-match to when Wallace thrust his sword into the ground during the Battle of Falkirk. Images from the fan-favorite moment later inspired the film's promotional campaign.

Wallace's signature claymore was designed by noted armorer Simon Atherton and constructed with Del Tin blades based on real-world medieval-era Scottish broadswords. As the real Wallace was believed by some scholars to have wielded a customized sword of his own design, Atherton's version is similarly distinguished by personalized, yet historically accurate, detailing on its pommel and grip. This is believed to be the only known screen-matched example of this memorable weapon's metal handle.

The handle features a distinctive cruciform crossguard, a matching scalloped pommel, and a brown leather ricasso and grip. At an indeterminable time, the sword's original blade was removed just below the leather-wrapped ricasso, possibly for a specific effects shot. The sword has been restored to its original appearance by welding a replica metal blade to the ricasso. The replica blade was created from the exact dimensions of another production-used Wallace sword. The sword was intentionally distressed by production with nicks in the guard and pommel and discoloration to the ricasso to appear well-used in battle. It also exhibits some tearing from use. Dimensions: 60.5" x 13.5" x 3" (153.75 cm x 34.5 cm x 7.75 cm)

Estimate: $60,000 - 120,000

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