01-07-2009, 07:05 PM
It is not a Mainz pattern sword but it comes from Mainz. The place formerly known as Mogontiacum has produced more than one sword, which is the main reason I find the find-site classification system annoying. I always prefer typological approaches which concentrate on form or decorative styles rather than where the first example was found, which can quickly get confusing when several differing examples of the same class of item are found at the same site.
Crispvs
Crispvs
Who is called \'\'Paul\'\' by no-one other than his wife, parents and brothers. :!: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_exclaim.gif" alt=":!:" title="Exclamation" />:!:
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