A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to ...

The sword, which is now displayed at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden, is not only an archaeological treasure but also a symbol of the region’s turbulent medieval history.

Unlike earlier and later weapons, late medieval era swords were designed for stabbing and slashing, with a medium blade and wide cross guard for increased protection during sword-on-sword combat.

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

Breaking News World News 1,000-year-old medieval sword found in Dutch river after construction workers stumbled upon the artifact By Andrea Margolis, Fox News Published July 7, 2025, 12:41 p.m. ET ...

A medieval sword has gone on display at a museum in the Netherlands after its chance discovery during a dredging operation on a river in the center of the country.

The warrior was also buried with a short sword for slashing, called a seax, with an iron blade and a bronze handle; a heavy iron knife; and a spear, of which only the iron point survived.

The double-edged sword — a deadly, 3.6-foot-long (112 centimeters) weapon — likely belonged to an elite warrior in medieval times, during the 1300s, according to archaeologists from the ...