12th century Northern European sword- any thoughts?
Purports to be a 12th century Northern European sword and yours for $7,000.

Far beyond my pocket, so this is just a matter of interest- good sword or hunk of scrap metal?


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Last edited by Tom Wolfe on Wed 19 Aug, 2015 5:46 am; edited 1 time in total
Well, it could always be a very good fake, but nothing on this sword looks obviously wrong to me. Form is right for a 12th century european sword, Xa or maybe XI. Very similar to famous Finnish swords excavated by Leppaho.
Luka Borscak wrote:
Well, it could always be a very good fake, but nothing on this sword looks obviously wrong to me. Form is right for a 12th century european sword, Xa or maybe XI. Very similar to famous Finnish swords excavated by Leppaho.


Interesting response, thanks. I'll see if I can find some photos to post of the Finnish Leppaho swords. I must admit this is not an area of expertise for me- hence my interest in getting some views and knowledge on this sword. I am more at home with plate armour!

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