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Ulfberht facts for kids

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Ufberht gerade
A sword with «+VLFBERHT +» built into it. Germanisches Nationalmuseum owns the sword.
Ulfberht, das Schwert der Wikinger
Digital image of what an Ulfberht sword may have looked like

Ulfberht is a transcription of «+VLFBERH+T», and has become the name of some swords found from the 8th century to the 11th century.

Around 170 swords have been found, that have the phrase «+VLFBERH+T», or variations of that, built into the sword. Perhaps «+VLFBERH+T» is a trademark or a family name.

Swords with +VLFBERH+T

Lorange 1889 TabI
Four Ulfberht swords found in Norway, were represented in a publication (by Anders Lorange) from 1889

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  • Ulfberht sword Kazan

    One of three Ulfberht swords found in the territory of the Volga Bulgars. Its hilt (classified as Petersen type T-2) is decorated with three lines of round holes inlaid with twisted silver wire.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Espada Ulfberht para niños

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