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Old 5th January 2021, 01:52 PM   #4
Jim McDougall
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I just wanted to join Marius in thanking you for posting this David.
It seems of course most appropriately placed here at 'Viking sword'
While I have always admired these ancient swords, they have always been sort of 'above my pay grade' , but nonetheless reading about them and the fantastic history around them is always exciting.

What is really great on this example is the markings and the dramatic contrast of the silver inlay against the profoundly pitted metal! Always fascinated by markings, these reflect many powerful elements of the culture and beliefs of those who used these swords, so these really fire up my curiosity.
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