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Iron sword with organic scabbard remains

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posted on 2021-10-27, 15:31 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Sword: length 89cm, but tip of tang missing, and tang broken (35 inches at present, and must have been 35 1/2 in origiinal). Most of scabbard clipped off, but traces to show it was of wood with a hairy lining. Lower guard width 1.3cm, original wood - traces of wood on grip.X-ray no. 7: Pattern welded blade, but X-ray not very clear. Apparently 3 composite rods in alternate pattern and double assembly.X-ray could not be located in 2006-7. – D.H.

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Grave ID

Sarre Grave Unk

Object ID

KAS835

Catalogue Number

KAS 835

Material

iron, organics (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; wood, hair) (Antiquarian Material; N/A)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

sword scabbard (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; sword scabbard) (Antiquarian Keyword; N/A)

Status

extant

Location

Maidstone Museum

Collection

Kent Archaeological Society

Category ID

sword

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