Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - More information about so called Broa sword

Jim McDougall · 25th November 2009, 12:52 AM

Hi Sidney,
Interesting question, and I'm curious....what reference is this photo from? Is there any text describing this weapon, which primarily seems 'Petersen Type I'.

This weapon itself is noted in the holdings of the museum in Stockholm. It would be interesting if they could add more detail.

Here, the site itself evolved from the original forums on Viking swords with Dr. Lee Jones. The book which he helped produce by Ian Pierce titled "Swords of the Viking Age" is a fantastic resource on these swords. Specifically on this exact sword, I have not found other reference as yet. Hopefully those here more familiar with this field might help.

Please tell us more OK?

All the best,
Jim

25th November 2009, 12:52 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,769	Hi Sidney, Interesting question, and I'm curious....what reference is this photo from? Is there any text describing this weapon, which primarily seems 'Petersen Type I'. This weapon itself is noted in the holdings of the museum in Stockholm. It would be interesting if they could add more detail. Here, the site itself evolved from the original forums on Viking swords with Dr. Lee Jones. The book which he helped produce by Ian Pierce titled "Swords of the Viking Age" is a fantastic resource on these swords. Specifically on this exact sword, I have not found other reference as yet. Hopefully those here more familiar with this field might help. Please tell us more OK? All the best, Jim