viking sword gnezdovo petersen d

viking sword gnezdovo petersen dThe beautiful one handed sword from the Viking Age is a replica of a find discovered in 1949 at the archaeological site of Gn? zdovo near Smolensk, Russia, during the excavation of burial mound L 13. Dated between 920 and 950 AD and classified as Type E2 according to the Petersen typology for Viking swords, the original piece was broken in two and found stuck in the ground. The original featured a blade with the stylised representation of a man on one

consisting of four leather strips

Size L is well-suited to a head circumference of up to 62 cm and weighs 1

This type represents a further development of bearded axes that had already been used since the Late Roman period

The sallet features a movable visor and a neck guard

The buff coat was employed as European military clothing from around 1600 until the 1680s

Cooking on an open fire is a great hobby

The sword is supplied complete with a certificate of authenticity

These helmets were worn by the Germanic tribes and examples have been found across a wide range of areas

The grip has a hand-painted finish and structure that resembles cherry wood

with the lower part curving more sharply towards the socket

The flexible bow features a velour grip

The blade has been given an antique finish to create an authentic aged appearance