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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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Just to let you know that the bayonet arrived safely this morning by Royal Mail. I am delighted with it and it will be put to very good use at some forthcoming events.

A F, UK, 23.05.2009

I received the book yesterday and I must say I am delighted with it, a cracking piece of work ... A very big thank you for perservering and getting the book to me, a big thumbs up for you and your business.

C B, UK, 05.01.2006

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