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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