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Famous historical swords

Famous swords from all periods and all over the world. These are mainly either coronation swords and other swords used by kings and other notable people, or then "relics" said to have been used by famous and/or legendary (nonexistent) people. but in that case the swords are usually (much) later fabrications or just other swords wrongly attached to those persons. In either case, these swords are famous.
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The sickle sword of Assyrian king Adad-nirari I. Dates to ca. 1307–1275 BCE., northern Mesopotamia Period: Middle Assyrian Geography: Northern Mesopotamia Culture: Assyrian Medium: Bronze Dimensions: L. 54.3 cm
Sword of Seuthes III
The so called "Sword of Tiberius", which is not a sword of emperor Tiberius, but an ordinary Roman gladius.

Ancient swords

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La c.d. "Spada di San Maurizio" (Armeria Reale - Torino)
Owl of the Rear Burghs — Sword of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Click...

Medieval swords

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Broadsword. Elector Christian I of Saxony received the broadsword in 1587 as a gift of Francesco I de 'Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
The zweihänder sword that belonged to Grutte Pier (1480-1520), Friesian pirate and warlord. [672x910]
Karabela of Sigismund III Vasa of Poland.

Early modern period swords

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Imperial Hungarian Sword,Prince Esterharzy (1765-1833)
Sword with Scabbard of Faustin I (1782–1867), Emperor of Haiti. Maker: Robert Mole (British, Birmingham, 1800–1856). Dated: 1850.
sabre carried by Napoleon at the battle of Arcole

Mid and late modern period swords

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Sword with Tiger's head pommel from the Royal Regalia of Tipu Sultan Seringapatam, circa 1787-93, the tiger-head pommel cast, chased and engraved gold in the round on a wooden core, inlaid with diamonds and rubies, the tiger's left ear slightly bent, the teeth of diamond and the tongue of ruby, the collar studied with rubies, the rest of the hilt of gilded silver, cast, chased and engraved, the grip inlaid with diamonds, rubies and emeralds in a bubri pattern.
al-Ma'thur al-Ma'thur, also known as "Ma'thur al-Fijar" is the sword which was owned by the prophet Muhammad before he received his first revelations in Mecca. It was willed to him by his father. The prophet Muhammad migrated with the sword from Mecca to Medina, and the sword remained with him until it was transferred, along with other war equipment, to Ali b. Abi Talib. The blade is 99 cm in length. The handle is of gold in the shape of two serpents, and is encrusted with emeralds and turq...
An historic gem-set and gilt silver-mounted Islamic saber attributed to Tipu Sultan and captured at the Siege of Seringapatam in 1799, probably Turkish, 17th century

Islamic swords

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(OS) Digital reconstruction of an illustration from a runestone depicting Hyrrokkin Riding to Baldr's Funeral. [2488 x 926] : ArtefactPorn
The Sword of Goujian was found in a riverbed, even after being submerged in water and mud for 2,000 years it was untarnished and still sharp.
The Kris of Knaud, also known as the Keris of Knaud or Knaud's Kris, is the oldest known kris surviving in the world. Given to Charles Knaud, a Dutch physician, by Paku Alam V in the 19th century, the kris is on display at the Tropenmuseum, Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam. Made of iron and copper, dating circa from the 14th century.

East Asian swords

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Imperial Hungarian Sword,Prince Esterharzy (1765-1833)
two different types of swords are displayed on a white surface, one is gold and the other is red
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Sword with Scabbard of Faustin I (1782–1867), Emperor of Haiti. Maker: Robert Mole (British, Birmingham, 1800–1856). Dated: 1850.
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(OS) Digital reconstruction of an illustration from a runestone depicting Hyrrokkin Riding to Baldr's Funeral. [2488 x 926]
(OS) Digital reconstruction of an illustration from a runestone depicting Hyrrokkin Riding to Baldr's Funeral. [2488 x 926] : ArtefactPorn
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DINASTÍAS | Los Foros de la Realeza • Ver Tema - Joyas Medievales
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La c.d. "Spada di San Maurizio" (Armeria Reale - Torino)
a large knife with a long blade on it's end is hanging from the wall
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Broadsword. Elector Christian I of Saxony received the broadsword in 1587 as a gift of Francesco I de 'Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Owl of the Rear Burghs — Sword of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Click... Swords Tarot, Final Boss, Ancient Warfare, Roman Emperor, Historical Artifacts
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Owl of the Rear Burghs — Sword of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Click...
Owl of the Rear Burghs — Sword of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. Click...
Sword of the Archbishop of Cologne • Dated: 1450 - 60 • Culture: German • “Source: Copyright © 2015 The Sword Catalogue ” Fantasy Dagger, Handcrafted Knife, Vedic Art, Beautiful Pen, High Fantasy, Dark Ages
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Sword of the Archbishop of Cologne • Dated: 1450 - 60 • Culture: German • “Source: Copyright © 2015 The Sword Catalogue ”
The zweihänder sword that belonged to Grutte Pier (1480-1520), Friesian pirate and warlord. [672x910] Middle Ages, 16th Century, Gustave Dore, La Forge, Interesting People, A Man
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The zweihänder sword that belonged to Grutte Pier (1480-1520), Friesian pirate and warlord. [672x910]
The zweihänder sword that belonged to Grutte Pier (1480-1520), Friesian pirate and warlord. [672x910]
The sword of Guy of Warwick at Warwick Castle. This is obviously not the sword of Guy of Warwick who wa ssaid to live in the 10th century, since this sword is 15th-16th century in style. This is also too huge to be wieldy, so it is just a ceremonial sword. Castle Photo, Warwick Castle, Character Portraits, The Professional, Art Reference, Castle
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Figure 5.27 The sword of Guy of Warwick at Warwick Castle (photo: Judy...
The sword of Guy of Warwick at Warwick Castle. This is obviously not the sword of Guy of Warwick who wa ssaid to live in the 10th century, since this sword is 15th-16th century in style. This is also too huge to be wieldy, so it is just a ceremonial sword.
Karabela of Sigismund III Vasa of Poland. History, Polish Winged Hussars, Ukrainian Culture, Archery, Metal Working, Ottoman
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Karabela of Sigismund III Vasa of Poland.
Sword of St. Stephen. It is a Carolingian sword, with a 10th century handle of Viking manufacture. It is likely the sword which Stephen received when he became ruling prince in 997. There are several theories concerning when and how the sword got into Prague - in an inventory of the treasury of Saint Vitus cathedral from 1355 it is already mentioned as Gladius beati Stephani regis Ungarorum cum manubrio eburneo. Saint Vitus, Viking Swords, St Stephen, Historical Armor, Celtic Style, Viking Age, Medieval Art
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Pope Sylvester and the regalia of St. Stephen (Happy New Year!)
Sword of St. Stephen. It is a Carolingian sword, with a 10th century handle of Viking manufacture. It is likely the sword which Stephen received when he became ruling prince in 997. There are several theories concerning when and how the sword got into Prague - in an inventory of the treasury of Saint Vitus cathedral from 1355 it is already mentioned as Gladius beati Stephani regis Ungarorum cum manubrio eburneo.
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Sickle sword | Assyrian | Middle Assyrian | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The sickle sword of Assyrian king Adad-nirari I. Dates to ca. 1307–1275 BCE., northern Mesopotamia Period: Middle Assyrian Geography: Northern Mesopotamia Culture: Assyrian Medium: Bronze Dimensions: L. 54.3 cm