Mystery Unveiled: Fisherman Discovers Astonishing Medieval Sword Hidden Beneath Poland’s Vistula River
Ever had one of those “wait, what am I actually holding here?” moments? Imagine walking along a riverbank, spotting what looks like a boring old piece of rebar — then, after wiping away an uninvited crew of leeches, snails, and shrimp, you’re staring down the barrel of a centuries-old medieval sword! That’s exactly what happened to Andrzej Korpikiewicz along Warsaw’s Vistula River, where a hastily wrapped t-shirt and a splash of river water saved this blade from becoming just another rusty relic. But here’s the kicker — this isn’t just any sword; it’s almost pristine with a mysterious cross etched on its hilt (hello, Knights Templar vibes?). Talk about a historical plot twist hiding in plain sight! Ready to dive into how a casual stroll turned into an archaeological jackpot? LEARN MORE
Though it initially looked like a piece of rebar, Andrzej Korpikiewicz cleaned off the leeches, snails, and shrimp clinging to it — and revealed a sword.
Andrzej KorpikiewiczAndrzej Korpikiewicz was walking along the Vistula River when he suddenly noticed a metal object peaking out of the water.
A fisherman recently found a remarkably well-preserved medieval sword while walking along the Vistula River in Warsaw, Poland.
Despite dating back centuries, the sword remains almost completely intact and is only missing its pointed tip. The other end of the sword features a spherical knob at the pommel and a cross-like symbol midway down the hilt.
The sword is now in the hands of the Metal Conservation Workshop of the State Archaeological Museum, where it will undergo further study.
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