Ulfberht

A sword with «+VLFBERHT +» built into it. Germanisches Nationalmuseum owns the sword.

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.^[1] Perhaps «+VLFBERH+T» is a trademark or a family name.^[2]

Swords with +VLFBERH+T

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

In Gemany, the Sword of Grossenwieden was found in 2012.^[3]

Ulfberht Media

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.

References

↑ Wunderwaffen aus dem Kloster; Süddeutsche; 30 July 2014
↑ Alan Williams, A Metallugical Study of Some Viking Swords, Gladius 29 (2009), 124
↑ A Step Closer to the Mysterious Origin of the Viking Sword Ulfberht

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[suddeutche2014-1] Wunderwaffen aus dem Kloster; Süddeutsche; 30 July 2014

[williams2009_124-2] Alan Williams, A Metallugical Study of Some Viking Swords, Gladius 29 (2009), 124

[ancientartifacts-3] A Step Closer to the Mysterious Origin of the Viking Sword Ulfberht

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