The scientists would be keen to hear from European experts who could throw more light on its origins. Picture: The Siberian Times
The scientists would be keen to hear from European experts who could throw more light on its origins. Picture: The Siberian Times
The shape is still much the same as a roman gladius.
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They found my sword. Who do I need to send my proof of ownership to?
Does look a bit like an Ulfberht sword.
Either way, it’s nicer than finding one of Vlad the Impaler’s 2x4’s.
Obviously, the sword was owned by a “Highlander”-style immortal from 12th century Germany, who had to flee his homeland after rising from the dead and being labeled a vampire by the townsfolk. He fled to Sweden, where he was trained by another immortal, and then wandered the world before the Kurgan tracked him down in Siberia and lopped his head off to acquire his power.
Not enough blood on the sword.
That’s mine!! I bought that on E-bay and they shipped it to the wrong address.
Odd to see the “Mother of God” invoked on a weapon of war. Beautiful sword, nonetheless.
When did the Cyrillic Alphabet come into the picture. It just might be Ivan the Terrible? Peter the Great brought many changes to Russia, his son was later killed because he refused to become Czar, he ran off to Poland and sought sanctuary there and later was returned to Russia where he was killed. His son from Catherine became the new Czar after Catherine died a natural death. The oddity is Catherine was not a royal, she was a peasant girl that got Peters attention.
What’s in your wallet?
Wonder if his DI would like to have some words with him about the rust and pitting on his weapon?
Sword Ping!
The hilt is of a X-XI century type, the blade is narrowing to the end too much for a sword of that age. But still... I doubt that Yermak, a Cossack ataman, was a collector of some sort, while different swords were used during his lifetime. It was already the age of firearms. You can find some pictures of XVI-XVII Russian swords here.
Looks elven to me!
or maybe nordic
