haithabu shoes 9th 11th century

haithabu shoes 9th 11th centuryThese mid height leather shoes are inspired by archaeological finds from Haithabu, a major Viking trading settlement located in what is now Schleswig Holstein, northern Germany. The shoes are dated to the 9th to 11th century, a flourishing period for Haithabu, which at the time was known as one of the largest and most influential Viking cities in Northern Europe. Also known as Hedeby, Haithabu was strategically situated at the border between the

The handle is wrapped in brown leather

permitting attachment to a wide variety of belt thicknesses — it admits belts up to 7 cm wide

making it well suited for reenactment battles

This Norwegian helmet was presumably worn by Vikings throughout the world

Crafted from rough woven canvas

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

ensuring a secure hold

The dagger has a gold-coloured cross-guard and a leaf-shaped pommel

It features a beautiful lozenge/spiral motif

It was associated with the art of war

surgery was taught at Italian universities

Throughout the Middle Ages