Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - 'Octagonal' sword from Bronze Age burial in Germany is so well preserved it shines

David · 16th June 2023, 05:21 PM

Yes, this is an amazing find. I assume that the blade is also bronze. Since bronze does not rust like ferric materials we have a much better level of preservation.
Here are the photos. you never know when a website page will go dead.

16th June 2023, 05:21 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Yes, this is an amazing find. I assume that the blade is also bronze. Since bronze does not rust like ferric materials we have a much better level of preservation. Here are the photos. you never know when a website page will go dead. Attached Images