Bronze leaf-shaped sword

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Bronze leaf-shaped slashing sword, Late Bronze Age, 2,800 years ago

Field collection: Pyotdykes Farm, Muirhead, Angus

Awarded by Treasure Trove Advisory panel Secretariat
Museum number: 1964-73-2

Ewart Park type sword with 3 rivet holes. Off the battlefield, the weapons were indicators of status. After the death of the warrior he was buried with his weapon or it was given as a gift to the gods. It may have also played a role in religious ceremonies.

Bronze leaf-shaped sword
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