Southern European Viking Sword w/Unusual Spiked Pommel

Geography: Possibly made in Italy, Europe. Made in southern Europe, Europe

Date: c. 1100

Medium: Steel [blade]; iron with remnants of silver overlay [hilt]

Dimensions: 4 15/16 × 32 7/8 inches, 2.4 lb. (12.6 × 83.5 cm, 1.08 kg) of Pommel: 2 7/8 × 3/8 inches, 2 1/4 inches (7.3 × 1 × 5.7 cm) Length (of blade): 30 9/16 inches (77.6 cm) Width (blade at Heel): 2 7/16 inches (6.2 cm) Quillons: 4 15/16 × 1/2 inches (12.6 × 1.3 cm)

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