The broadsword and dirk are part of a display that belonged to Captain Henry Murray who served in the 79th from 1841 to 1857. The hilt is made of steel, following the change from brass hilts in 1828. The blade is 32 inches long and has a double groove running most of the length. The top of the hilt has a red fringe which remained the customary decoration since the introduction of the broadsword in 1789. The hilt was also lined with red covered leather. The scabbard is covered in black leather and has steel mounts.
The dirk is a finely gilded weapon, worn on the right hip and has a small knife and fork tucked into the scabbard. The knife is in place but the fork is displayed separately. Also on display is the cantle of the officer’s sporran with 79 in the centre. His Crimea medal has a ribbon in poor condition. The shoulder-belt plate is a gilt rectangle with LXXIX in the centre. A small replica sword is the kilt pin, and there are badges which include a plaid brooch with a central Sphinx. There is no skean dhu, the small knife tucked into Captain Murray’s hose in the portrait.
