
66 – Staffordshire Hoard: Receiving the Hoard
The British History Podcast
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Wear and significance of pommel caps and sword fittings
This chapter explores the wear on the pommel caps and sword fittings in the Staffordshire Hoard, discussing the possibility of them being treasured heirlooms. It also highlights the use of gold in fittings as a symbol of power and status.
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