900 Year Old Crusader Sword Found off coast of Israel

[odanny]

How cool is this?

Diver Finds 900-Year-Old Sword Belonging to a Knight Crusader Off Israel's Coast

The nearly four-foot blade, “which has been preserved in perfect condition, is a beautiful and rare find and evidently belonged to a Crusader knight"

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[TNHarley]

Doesnt look very sharp

 

[Pellinore]

I hope the guy who retrieved it at least gets a plaque on the display, if not a hefty salvage payment. As far as I know, all he got was a "Thanks" and a Good Citizenship award.