What is this sword made from?
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Sword drawn by Natalie age 8

Drawing by Natalie aged 8 and writing by Hamish age 9

This sword is made of iron but the surviving pieces of the scabbard are made of bronze, which is a mixture of copper and tin. Swords would be kept in a leather container called a scabbard to protect the blade and allow the sword to be carried.

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