A Viking sword, Northern Europe, 9th/10th century. Double-edged blade of lenticular cross-section, slightly flattened in the middle. Slightly curved cross-guard, the ends each notched three times (originally inlaid with silver?). Slender, slightly tapered tang, pommel of somewhat compressed 'tea-cosy' form with notched decoration. Length 82 cm, historic, historical, 10th century, 9th century, pole weapon, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, metal, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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