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Sword of the Early Middle Ages
Foto: AMHMiddle Age
Hamburg Archaeological Museum
Hamburg, Germany
The sword was part of the basic equipment of a warrior. The battle for Hammaburg in 845 was fought with swords like these. The sword from the Elbe (1) showed a costly damascene blade. Cross guard and pommel of the hilt are decorated with rivets and a cross pattern.
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- Title: Sword of the Early Middle Ages
- Creator: Foto: AMH
- Date: Middle Age
- Location: Lühesand, Kr. Stade, Niedersachsen
- Provenance: Stiftung Historische Museen Hamburg, Hamburg Museum
- Type: weapon
- Medium: Iron
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