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The m&kir, the sverd, and the sax seein to have been the 

 three kinds of swords used by the people. 



Fig. 819. Silver ornament for scab- 

 bard, real size. Norway. 



Fig. 820. Pommel of sword of massive gold, 

 ornamented with garnets enchasses. Real 

 size. Earlier iron age. Bohuslan. 



Fig. 821. Reverse view of Fig. 822. 



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Fig. 823. Silver thong aiguil- 

 lette. Real size. 



Fig. 822. Silver ornament (both sides shown) found 

 in the sand. Real size. Scania. 



