10e eeuwse Vikinghelm Gnezdovo, 1.6 mm Viking zwaard The cheek flaps have rings

The cheek flaps have rings so that you can use a leather lace for fastening the helmet

These beautiful leather gloves are made from a high quality vegetable tanned leather

The pommel is brazed and the blade has a rounded tip for extra safety

The bracelet consists of several bands that are woven into each other

10e eeuwse Vikinghelm Gnezdovo, 1.6 mm Viking zwaard The cheek flaps have ringsThis helmet is based on a 10th century original found in Gnezdovo in the Smolensk region of Russia. The settlement of Gnezdovo or Gnyozdovo is located in modern day Russia near Smolensk. It dates back to the 10th century and has a mixture of Slavic, Rusvik and Varangian influences. Helmets like this were worn by the Byzantine Viking Varangian guard as well as by the Vikings in the Baltic Sea area (Rusvik). This helmet is handmade from 1. 6 mm thick