Vendel sword Uppsala 7th-8th century, tin-plated hilt, semi-sharp

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Product description

The replica sword is a fine addition to any sword collection. It is based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to its rich decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period occurred 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.

This replica is constructed from 9260 carbon steel and features a broad fuller. The hilt is crafted from brass with a tin coating to give it a silver-like appearance, and the entire hilt is richly decorated in the Vendel style. The pommel is cloisonné with red enamel. The sword comes with a brown leather scabbard with tinned brass fittings.

Product details
Product details:
Material: EN45 steel, leather, oil-tempered brass
Edge: semi-sharp (suitable for decorative purposes only)
Length: approx. 89.5 cm
Length blade: approx. 73 cm
Length hilt: 16.5 cm (grip 11 cm)
Max. blade width: 5 cm
Balance point: approx. 11.5 cm below crossguard
Includes leather scabbard with belt loop (5cm)
Weight: 1.4 kg (1.8 kg with scabbard)
Based on a historic original
Shipping weight (grams): 2500

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