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Title Celtic knife/small sword, Latene culture
Nationality Austrian
Period c 3rd century BC
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Made of wrought iron, this is the first type of short iron sword made on the European continent in recorded history. A typical Iron Age piece. There is approximately 1.5 inches missing at the point, but, all in all, a nice example, measuring 41 cms. This particular item comes from an old collection in Bristol.

Some consolidation work has been done to the blade to prevent the pitting deteriorating.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : Austrian : BC]

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Thanks very much for the bayonet. I am very happy, I think your photos of your items are great because nothing is hidden and you can clearly see them. (Unlike some other dealers.) Everything was as you describe, I will be keeping a eye on your site for any further bayonets for my collection.

S W, UK, 10.01.2013

Many thanks, badge was awaiting my return today. Pleasure dealing with you again. I'll be back again.

P B, UK, 20.02.2008

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