An Avar sword with a bronze pommel, Hungary, 7th/8th century A straight single-edged blade with a double-edged point. A short iron sleeve at the base of the blade. Short, straight quillons. Slightly curved tang with one intact grip rivet and a hollow work, bronze pommel. Cleaned excavation discovery. Length 85 cm. historic, historical, 8th century, 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,

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