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Sword
Foto: AMHMiddle Age
Hamburg Archaeological Museum
Hamburg, Germany
The sword was found during excavation works in the river Elbe. The blade bears a minuscule inscription and the blacksmith's mark + U LFBERH + T. Frankish blacksmiths used this seal of quality to mark their top products for generations. The guard has been decorated with precious silver inlays.
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Details
- Title: Sword
- Creator: Foto: AMH
- Date: Middle Age
- Location: Hamburg, Elbe
- Provenance: Stiftung Historische Museen Hamburg, Hamburg Museum
- Type: Weapon
- Medium: Iron
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