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‘Really incredible’ sixth-century sword found in Kent

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Weapon is in exceptional state of preservation and is being likened to the sword found at Sutton Hoo , the Anglo -Saxon burial in Suffolk .

It has a silver-and-gilt hilt, with a decorative pattern in fine craftsmanship, and a blade bearing a runic script.

Attached to its pommel is a ring, perhaps symbolising an oath to a king or another high-status individual.

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English

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