Image: Fr. Stanisław Staszic Museum
Posted on 06/22/2017 7:56:12 AM PDT by BenLurkin
ate last month, an excavator operator was working at a peat bog in the Polish municipality of Mircze when he accidentally stumbled upon this glorious specimen of 14th century craftsmanship. The remarkably well-preserved longsword is a unique find for the area, and its discovery has prompted an archaeological expedition.
The discoverer of the long sword, Wojciech Kot, donated the artifact to the Fr. Stanisław Staszic Museum in Hrubieszów, and the museum’s staff is currently analyzing the medieval weapon. The sword is badly corroded, but considering it’s been buried in a peat bog for over 600 years, its condition is rather remarkable. Only the original hilt, which was likely made from bone, wood, or antler, is completely gone.
Originally, this 14th century sword measured 47 inches long (120 cm), and weighed a mere 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg). “The elongated grip was intended for two-handed use which coupled with its long reach and light weight made the sword an agile weapon for armoured knights in battle,” notes The History Blog. “This design is typical of the 14th century.”
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Excalibur?
Whoever pulls this sword from the peat bog is the rightful King of Poland!
Thank you for posting this. Quite interesting!
Just does have quite the same panache as pulling it from a stone.
Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses! Not just because some watery tart throws a sword at you!
Strange people mulling about bogs distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
LOL didn’t even see your post! I love FR.
Both are great! LOL
What happens in Camelot, stays is Camelot.
The sword was lost in a boating accident after new sword control measures were enacted.
When I was a kid the DeFuniak Springs library was absolutely decorated with old Scottish armor and swords.
I can recall thinking how strong those old Scots must have been as the swords were huge. I now know they were two handed but still require a lot of strength to wield.
Last paragraph....
“As an important aside, much of this unidentified bog (its location is being kept a secret to prevent looting) is in the process of being drained, which is why it was discovered in the first place. While that’s certainly fortuitous, it’s worth noting that peat bogs play an important environmental role, capable of mitigating the effects of climate change. And as this episode shows, they also contain the preserved remnants of our cultural heritage. Best we remember that before we drain the swamps.”
WTH?? DRAIN THE SWAMPS!!!
So, that’s where I left it.
Stupid Polish knights. They should have set their broadswords to kill, not stun!
Also they aren’t as heavy as they look.
Best post of the year!
Bog Pimp....
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