A Central European Frankish Spatha, 7th Century Broad double-edged blade coming to a sharp point, with rich Damascus structure still partially visible. Tapered tang, quillons cut with geometric designs and decorative pommel frame. Restored condition. Length 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, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Size: 566px × 4777px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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