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Viking Sword This sword dates to the 10th or 11 centuries (Sword in Pitt Rivers Museum). The hilt and pommel are decorated but the sword itself is pattern-welded This sword has an inscription on the blade which appears to say "+ULFBERHT". Ulfberht is the name of the maker of this sword. This name is also known from lots of other Viking swords. Viking and Anglo-Saxon swords were very similar, although the styles of hilt and pommel vary between the two groups. Find out more about this sword and other Anglo-Saxon swords. |
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