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Swords of this form are of Frankish origin. It was very popular due to its functionality, which can be seen by both its longevity and its broad geographical scope. The attacking Slavs and the defending Saxons may have both used these types of swords.

Details

  • Title: Sword
  • Creator: Foto: AMH
  • Date: Middle Age
  • Date Created: 1000
  • Location: Stade, Kr. Stade; unknown
  • Provenance: Archäologisches Museum Hamburg Stadtmuseum Harburg|Helms-Museum
  • Type: weapon
  • Medium: Iron

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