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The replica sword is a fine piece for any sword collection. It is based upon a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to the richness of its decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period took place between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era.
The stylised rings on the upper cross-guard may represent miniature versions of Germanic oath rings. Agreements based on oath-bound reciprocity played a central role in Germanic society, and these rings may symbolise the oath-bound relationship between a chieftain and his tribe. The grip of this spatha is crafted in the Germanic animal style, Styles II/B and II/C.
The replica is constructed from 9260 carbon steel and features a broad fuller. The hilt is crafted from tinned brass, with the entire hilt richly decorated in the Vendel style. The pommel is cloisonné with red enamel. The sword is supplied with a brown leather scabbard with brass fittings.
