To the Celtic warrior sword ownership was considered a badge of warrior status and in a society that celebrated the heroic deeds of the individual, the deeds of great warriors and their swords were celebrated in song and poertry.
Celtic swords like all other high status artefacts from Celtic culture show great sophistication and artistry in their design and construction.
Rich deposits of Celtic weaponry have been discovered on Celtic sites around Europe these artefacts were ritually deposited as offerings, being dropped into lakes, pools or riversthat were believed to be gateways to the other world.
In warfare Celtic warriors provided a fearsome spectacle, they would fight as individuals craving reputation, glory, blood andthe hheads of all those who fell undertheir swordto take home as trophies.
All the swords in the Jhon Barnett collection have EN45 sprung steel blads and guard and pommel pieces are always in steel unless brass or bronze are specified, Both sharp museum quality and blunted re-enactment sword are strong and have their own distinct look and feel.
MEASUREMENTS:
PRODUCT LENGTH: 28¼" inch
BLADE LENGTH: 22" inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 3lb 2oz
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