A Romanesque knightly sword, 12th century Broad, double-edged thrusting blade, two thirds of its length on both sides with pronounced hollow grinding and tapering towards the point, the obverse featuring a silver-inlaid inscription(?) or Christian symbols between two crosses, on the back a series of three circles with crosses. The hilt with straight cross-guard of circular section, tapering towards the ends, the hollow grinding continuing at the grip, circular, robust iron disc pommel. The width of the blade at the widest point cm, length of , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 12th, ages, arms, blade, broad, century, double-edged, knightly, middle, romanesque, sword, swords, thrusting, weapons
