Israeli scuba diver discovers ancient Crusader sword

Experts say the sword dates back to the Crusaders (Ariel Schalit/AP)

An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts say dates back to the Crusaders.

Israel’s Antiquities Authority said the man was on a weekend dive in northern Israel when he spotted a trove of ancient artefacts that included anchors, pottery and a metre-long sword.