spatha straubing nydam

spatha straubing nydamThe spatha is a replica of an original from the 3rd century AD from the Straubing Nydamtype. Spathae were introduced into the Roman army by Germanic auxiliae. The sword is 73 cm long, with a blade of 63 cm in length and 5,5 cm wide. The hilt is crafted from bone and decorated with brass ornaments. The spatha weighs 1,4 kg and comes with a wooden scabbard, covered with red leather. The scabbard has been constructed after parts found in the Rhineland.

It may be attached to a helmet by means of a 4

Cloaks of this style were worn during the High and Late Middle Ages

The Valkyrie of Hårby is a Viking statue crafted from gilded silver that was found near the village of Hårby on the Danish island of Funen and dates from about 800 AD

Tunics of this type were basic garments worn by men throughout Europe from the Early to Late Middle Ages

The helmet is equipped with a liner and chin strap

It makes a splendid gift for yourself or someone else

the longer spatha began to come into use

They could be employed with one hand

The English renamed the helmet the “pikeman’s pot

The chaperon ends in a long point over the back

it is constructed from RVS

The scabbard is fitted with steel rings so that it may be worn on a belt