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cornelistromp · 27th March 2018, 11:07 AM

beautifull sword!

there is a theory that relics were bound to the pommel, in order to avert misfortune.
this bracket could be intended for this, the organic material has been lost after 1000 year, of course.

hopes it helps

best,
Jasper

27th March 2018, 11:07 AM	#3
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	beautifull sword! there is a theory that relics were bound to the pommel, in order to avert misfortune. this bracket could be intended for this, the organic material has been lost after 1000 year, of course. hopes it helps best, Jasper Attached Images