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Aatelisnaissoturi (Noble Lady Warrior) This sword is a replica of one of two pieces found in the grave of a noble woman in Suontaka Finland. In this grave were riches buried along with the armoured body of a woman, and two beautifully embellished swords. One was missing the hilt, which had presumably been of organic material and since wasted, while one had a spectacular bronze sculpted hilt, and engraved blade. A woman of high stature in her society one can surmise she must have been a great warrior, as one's role in 11th Century Finland need not be dictated by gender. If a job were done properly, it didn't matter who did it. Specs:
The Original Museum Piece, and a sketch of it:
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