A Frankish sword, Central Europe, 6th/7th century Broad, double-edged blade with shallow fullers on both sides. Flat pointed oval guard, slightly tapered tang with a flat pommel plate. Cleaned excavation discovery. Length 87 cm. historic, historical, 7th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal,

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License: Licensed
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