{"product_id":"espada-del-periodo-vendel-de-gotland-broa-siglo-viii-mango-de-bronce-con-ligeros-defectos","title":"Vendel Period Sword From Gotland (Broa), 8th Century, Bronze Handle, With Slight Defects","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Gift Sword from the Vendel Period of Gotland (Broa), 8th Century, Bronze Handle, with Light Defects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGotland Vendel period sword (Broa), 8th century, bronze handle, including scabbard, with slight defects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDefective item at a reduced price:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sword's blade is loose, so it rattles slightly when moved (see photos). Additionally, the sheath is a simple leather sheath (different from the standard sheath on SPQR-WP281). For these reasons, this item has a reduced price.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that reduced-price products that are expressly identified as defective cannot be returned.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Several swords with similar defects are offered here. The images shown are for illustrative purposes only; errors vary from copy to copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful vendel sword is loosely modeled after a finely crafted artifact now in the Historical Museum ( \u003ci\u003eHistoriska Museet\u003c\/i\u003e ) in Stockholm, Sweden (Exhibit 120525, SHM 10796). The original piece, a sword hilt made of gilt bronze (see last image), is a find from a Broa grave on the Swedish island of Gotland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Numerous finds from the Vendel period (the period in Swedish history between the Migration and the Viking Age) bear witness to the high quality of Scandinavian craftsmanship of that time.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn terms of shape, this one-handed sword is a classic example of a Viking sword. The broad, double-edged carbon steel blade is medium-length and has a wide groove that runs the entire length of the blade, ending just short of the tip. The cutting edges are unsharpened; the point is pointed, and the blade's continuous tang is screwed into the pommel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The magnificent hilt is made of bronze, polished, and decorated with sophisticated motifs inspired by the original find. Since swords with all-bronze handles tend to be quite heavy and somewhat unbalanced, we chose a hollow hilt to avoid this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our Vendel period one-handed sword comes with a wooden and leather scabbard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please note that this medieval sword is not suitable for stage combat. It is designed as a collector's item or decorative object and is also ideal as an accessory, for example to complete your costume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- Blade material: 1065 carbon steel (not stainless)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle material: bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Total length: approx. 92cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade length: approx. 76 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Blade thickness: approx. 4.5 mm (approx. 2.5 mm at the tip + cutting edges approx. 1 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Handle length: approx. 16 cm (handle section approx. 10.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Maximum blade width: approx.\u003cbr\u003e - Center of gravity: approx. 13 cm in front of the guard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Incl. wooden case with genuine leather sheath and brass fittings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight without cover: approx. 1.32kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight with case: approx. 1.82 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The above specifications may vary slightly from specimen to specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend regular maintenance of the blade, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49796572741975,"sku":"SPQR-WP281-RS","price":459.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/spqr-wp281-rs1.jpg?v=1736372307","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/espada-del-periodo-vendel-de-gotland-broa-siglo-viii-mango-de-bronce-con-ligeros-defectos","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}