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Late Roman / Migration Era Hilt
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09-05-2008, 09:13 PM
[Image: 2830838739_903a0c57d2.jpg]

larger image at http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/283 ... 3516_o.jpg

my wife's grandfather made this for me. what should or should i seal it with? i'm sorry to say the only sword i have to mount it on is an old practical viking sword blunt. maybe i can change it out later when i get something better.

just thought i'd show it off. whatya think?
Tiberius Claudius Lupus

Chuck Russell
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09-05-2008, 09:34 PM
guard: 4 1/2 x 1 /34 x 3/4
handle: 4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8
Pommel: 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 5x8
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09-05-2008, 10:06 PM
Looks great, Chuck !

By migration era do you mean 5th to 6th century ?

It seems consistent with the artistic evidence I know of.
And it's simple - great for a common soldier, IMO.

Thanks for sharing Smile
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