sword
- Museum number
- 1960,1107.1
- Description
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Copper alloy sword. Patina predominately green on upper half of blade and hilt, while a bright reddish-rust colour on remainder of blade. There is a sharp demarcation line between the two areas. One rivet slot in tang and four rivet holes in shoulder. Six rivets in situ.
- Dimensions
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Length: 95 millimetres (Hilt)
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Length: 496 millimetres (blade)
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Length: 175 millimetres (centre of gravity to shoulder)
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Length: 152 millimetres (max blade width to tip)
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Length: 591 millimetres (straightened)
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Length: 588.50 millimetres
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Weight: 555.20 grammes
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Width: 37.50 millimetres (max. blade)
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Width: 58 millimetres (shoulder)
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Width: 34 millimetres (terminal)
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition notes
- Found in 1915.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1960,1107.1