An Avar-Khasar sword, 9th/10th century. Slender, single-edged blade with double-edged point and an iron sleeve at the base. Short quillons turning towards the blade with rounded finials. Conical tang with three preserved grip rivets. Cleaned excavation find. Length 124 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, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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