The remarkably well-preserved sword dates to the Late Middle Ages, in an archaeological find that's metal as hell.

The rare discovery features a sword measuring just under 3.2 feet ... such as coins from the Carolingian dynasty. This time, they found themselves in Wielka Tymawa, a village in the Warmian ...

The brooches appear to have been repurposed from the clasps of Carolingian sword belts, according to a statement from the researchers. They also found a bronze key and what is likely a frying pan ...