The Gallowglass were the most sought after warriors of the Irish clans who characteristically fought dismounted in long coats of mail and with large and powerful greatswords and long-hafted biting axes. They were depended upon to form a hard and unshakable core to a 13th-16th century Clan army and could be counted upon to tenaciously hold a line or lead a vicious charge. The Balaur Arms Gallowglass Greatsword bears the large and wide cleaving blade typical of their type and it is forged from GB