A probably Frankish ringsword from Saint Dizier in eastern France, 6th century CE. The pommel displays a runic inscription saying "alu", which word appears often in runes and is interpreted as meaning either ale, ecstacy, or magic. #GermanicHeritage pic.twitter.com/GWCJB8bPsR

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