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This replica sword makes a stunning addition to any sword collection. Based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior — its rich decoration leaves little doubt. The Vendel Period fell between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era.
The stylized 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. These rings may symbolize 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.
Made from 9260 carbon steel, the blade features a broad fuller. The hilt is made from brass with a tin coating, giving it a silver-like appearance, and is richly decorated in the Vendel style throughout. The pommel is cloisonné with red enamel. The sword comes with a brown leather scabbard with tinned brass fittings.
