JÖNKÖPINGS LÄNS MUSEUMThe 1,500-year-old sword in Vidöstern Lake. An eight-year-old girl stumbled upon a 1,500-year-old sword ...
These swords were given as gifts to soldiers thanking them for their service and were typically worn for parades and other formal events. Engraved on its ricasso (the section of the blade just above ...
Its handle is made of copper with a gold coating. Measuring 10.16 cm in width and 91.44 cm in length, the sword was crafted using advanced steel technology of its time. “Tipu Sultan used this ...