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Swords of Type II found in Britain

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/* Wheeler II, Petersen B, C & H */
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:Blade-
:Hilt- like [[:File:R494.jpg|Rygh 494]]. Pommel cap missing. The upper and lower cross-pieces were once plated with copper or bronze ribs.
:Scabbard-
:Bibliography- [PENNANT 1776:pl. XLIV] [ANDERSON 1872:p.567 no.4] [GRIEG 1940:p.165] [GRAHAM-CAMPBELL 2004:p.211-222 fig.4]
:Total length-
:Blade- Double edged. About 9 fragments of the blade are preserved.
:Hilt- type [[:File:R494.jpg|Rygh 494 ]] but with bronze ferrules. The bronze ferrules are adorned with stamped Triangles
:Scabbard - Some remains of wood are attached by rust to the blade, probably remains of the scabbard
:Bibliography- [ANDERSON 1872:p.564] [GRIEG 1940: p.89-90]
:Total length-
:Blade-
:Hilt- Petersen type H (like [[:File:R494.jpg|Rygh 494]]). Parts of wooden group survive. No metal mountings.
:Scabbard- Possible a little of the scabbard survives
:Bibliography- [GRIEG 1940:p.31-32] [ANDERSON 1879:p.51]