10e eeuws Vikingzwaard, bot (battle-ready) Pijlenkokers - bracers - handschoenen en accessoires this colour was very popular

this colour was very popular during the 16th century

Nowadays it`s part of the collection of the British Museum of London

The cross-guard is short and decorated with figurative designs

It provided the ability to deliver powerful strikes with a long reach

10e eeuws Vikingzwaard, bot (battle-ready) Pijlenkokers - bracers - handschoenen en accessoires this colour was very popularThis Viking sword is a replica of a 10th century original excavated in England. Swords like this were used all over Northern Europe around the 10th century. This sword has a five lobed pommel, this occurred more often than seven loved pommels. Lobes were often seperated from each other by threaded steel wire. This sword has two cross guards and a loose pommel that is riveted to the upper cross guard. The grip is wrapped round with brown leather. The