Ring Pommel Sword

[brennivs - tony drake]

Thank you very much Robert praise indeed. The tang forged rings are more likely from the east brought into the empire. I have a few good photos of the tang weld, there may also be another type were a ring has just been welded to a tang most I have seen are on Main/ Fulhams type blades as well as a few spathas, the top of the tang has been bent back on itself then a ring is placed in between then welded shut, again just needs better research to confirm this. As with your example it is easy to see how a normal wood bone hilt could be converted very quickly, especially  if a sword Smith has a sample case and says choose your ring   look forward to your next beauty.
Regards Brennivs