Possible Greek sword

[Dan Diffendale]

So it was found in France/Saxony.

Note that Saxony is in Germany.

According to the Chronology page linked to above (hosted by the museum that displays the artifacts in question), "The form of the Nebra swords is a one-off creation that mixes elements of southeastern and northern European sword-types; this kind of combination of traditions is also found in some less luxurious weapons from Germany between 1700 and 1500 BC."

And [url="http://www.lda-lsa.de/en/nebra_sky_disc/the_nebra_hoard/comparable_finds/"]here[/url]: "Inspired by the Apa type of sword, which was first imported and then imitated, local production of swords in central and northern Europe began towards the end of the early bronze age, around 1700 BC. These weapons included a type of blade which is slightly curved and often decorated, with a strong central ridge. These are known as Sögel blades, after a site in Lower Saxony. The swords from Nebra are in essence a combination of Apa swords, following a Hungarian model, and the Sögel blades native to northern Europe. The type of hilt here, with a shell of hollow metal creating one half of the form (Halbschalengriff), is rare."