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Frankish spatha, Central Europe, 6th/7th century. Broad double-edged blade with a rounded point and partially visible wild Damascus pattern. Sturdy tapered tang. Strong crossguard of lenticular form and pommel disc. Restored with minor additions. Length cm, historic, historical, 7th century, double-edged hunting knife, thrusting, thrustings, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, fighting device, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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