Franconian Spatha - Proto Viking Sword

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Editor's Note: Note that this sword, though having a lower and upper guard, has no true pommel nor holes in the lower guard suggesting one was once attached.

Central Europe, 7th century.

Wide, double-edged blade with a pointed place, partially visible, elaborate damascene structure.
Conical Angel, geometric cut cross guard and pommel petite rail. Restored state.

Length 88.5 cm.

Source: www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm63.pl?f=NR_LOT&c=2295&t=temartic_A_D&db=kat63_a.txt