Bronze Pommel Avar Sword Possibly for an Infantryman

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Found in Hungary. A 7th/8th century example.

A straight single-edged blade with a double-edged point. A short iron sleeve at the base of the blade. Short, straight quillons. Slightly curved tang with one intact grip rivet and a hollow work, bronze pommel. Cleaned excavation discovery. A smaller example than is typical for this type, perhaps intended for an infantryman?

Length 85 cm

Source: www.hermann-historica.de/