An Avar sword, Hungary, 9th/10th centuries. Heavy, slender single-edged blade with a double-edged point and a sleeve over the base of the blade. Short quillons with spherical finials. Slightly bent tang with two grip rivets preserved. Cleaned excavation discovery. Length 110 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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