Sword (Piece)

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This iron and steel sword was found during excavations in the Isle of Man. It dates from the 13th century.

The sword has a wheel-shaped pommel. The bottom part of the blade and part of the cross-guard is missing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-207-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.LB 4
• Date: 13th century
  
• Material: Handle / blade, sword / portion
  
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• What: Handle / blade, sword / portion
  
• Subject: Swords, foreign (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Isle of Man
  Isle of Man
  
• Event:
• Description: Sword-handle and portion of blade, with reversed guard, dug up in the Isle of Man, 13th century
  
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