Sword

A double bladed sword. It has a flat iron blade that splits off down to middle, forming two points curving outwards. The blade is decorated with a row of circles down the centre, and is attached to a wooden hilt.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Sword
  • Materials: Metal, Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 445mm [L] x 140mm [W] x 40mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1913
  • Associated Places: Mendeland
  • Associated People: Philip Norman
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1913.-.116

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