Ulfberht swords
Type of medieval European sword / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ulfberht swords are a group of about 170 medieval swords found primarily in Northern Europe,[3][4] dated to the 9th to 11th centuries, with blades inlaid with the inscription +VLFBERH+T or +VLFBERHT+.[3][5] The word "Ulfberht" is a Frankish personal name, possibly indicating the origin of the blades.
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Ulfberht swords | |
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Type | Sword |
Production history | |
Produced | 9th to 11th centuries |
Specifications | |
Mass | avg. 1.2 kg (2.7 lb) |
Length | avg. 91 cm (36 in) |
Width | 5 cm (2 in) |
Blade type | Double-edged, straight bladed, slight taper |
Hilt type | One-handed with pommel, variable guard |
Head type | Acute distal taper, and point |
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