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Author: * Elgiva Godwinson -
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Date: Feb 16, 2008 - 06:40
A collection of weapons
Left: Scandinavian c.850-950. The hilt is overlaid with latten decoration incorporating the letters HLITER.
Middle: German 11th century.
Right: southern European 12th century.
All from the Wallace Collection
To the left: a Viking sword c.1000 found in the River Thames, London. It's blade is inlaid in iron with the maker's name, INGELRI.
Middle: medieval spear and lance heads excavated in London.
Right: Viking age spearheads and broad axe heads found in the River Thames, near London bridge. Battle-axes such as these were capable of severing a man's head from his shoulders.
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