Scottish Sword of State

[5] In August 1536, James V ordered the goldsmith Adam Leys to repair the sword, using silver from melted-down English groats.

Christian Fletcher then smuggled the Honours out in linen baskets, though the sword was broken in two to make it easier to hide.

[7][8] Following the Union of 1707, the sword and the rest of the Honours were locked away until 1818, when they were rediscovered by Sir Walter Scott.

[7] The sword is made of steel and was designed by the Italian goldsmith Domenico da Sutri.

The scabbard was covered in red velvet and silver-gilt mounts of acorns, oaks, dolphins and the Papal arms.