viking torque oseberg 155145792 HEMA zwaarden The cross-guard and pommel are

The cross-guard and pommel are made of brass

Bucklers were well-suited to hand-to-hand combat and were often employed by armoured knights and archers

The armet is an Italian helmet type that developed in the early 15th century

it provides an excellent way to stash any present-day items you may need to carry along

artificial leather

viking torque oseberg 155145792 HEMA zwaarden The cross-guard and pommel areThe design for this special torque is inspired by the famous dragon head of the Viking burial ship found in Oseberg. The dragon head is made of wood and adorned the Oseberg ship's prow (around 800 AD). The prow is still exhibited in the beautiful Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, where the original ships can also be seen. These are the best preserved Viking ships in the world and they even have ornamental engravings in the Oseberg animal style. The dragon