A Central European sword of the Viking type, 9th - 10th century. A double-edged blade with fullers on both sides reaching almost to the point. Flat quillons, narrowing at the ends. The tapered tang has a two-piece, cone-shaped, pommel. Cleaned excavation discovery with somewhat notched edges. Length cm. historic, historical, 10th century, 9th 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
Model Released: No

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