Between 500 and 1000 C.E., Byzantine ... Made of iron, the sword is short, measuring about 18 inches long. Per the statement, its hilt is decorated with bronze plates and notches for easy handling.

it is a sword that is very well preserved The sword was found in the tomb of a man and the hilt is made of silver and gold, and has a ring that is fused to the pommel at the top. It has a blade ...