One distinct feature of the pommel that made it recognizable was the decoration displayed upon it. Wild boar heads were on each end, which symbolized strength and courage in Viking culture ...
In Viking culture, wild boars symbolized strength, courage, and protection - the qualities often associated with warfare. The central section of the pommel cap has an intricate swirled knot design ...
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Metal detectorist stumbles on ‘beautiful’ item — and finds unique Viking artifactVisser gave his find to the museum, where archaeologists identified it as the pommel cap, or handle end, of a 1,000-year-old Viking sword. The Fries Museum shared photos of the pommel cap on Facebook.
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