danish viking axe head

danish viking axe headThis axe head is a replica of a 10th century example found in England. Axes like this were used by both Norwegian and Danish Vikings and continued to be used on the British Isles well beyond the early medieval period. Today, the original is part of the Royal Armouries collection in Leeds. This type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type M, better known as the famous Daneaxe. The blade features a wide, thinly forged, wedge shaped cutting edge,

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

From the 11th to the 16th century

straps with riveted buckles are featured on the cotton

The aventail is constructed from butted rings in a 1:4 pattern

with its roots reaching deep into the earth

Leather laces and aiglets can be attached to the doublet

The head of this LARP mace consists of eight parts

The fit can be adjusted to size by means of the leather straps

these shoes are a valuable addition to your historical wardrobe

Blade width at Pareer bar: 1

during which time the Vikings also began adding depictions of plants to the traditional imagery they had long employed

A meaningful symbol in historical Celtic art