viking torque with dragon heads silvered

viking torque with dragon heads silveredThe torque is based on an original worn by the Vikings around the 8th and 9th century. The original was excavated in Gotland. Originally the torque was a Celtic Gaulish neck jewellery piece that served as a symbol of status for the wearer. It remains unknown how and when the Vikings adopted this tradition; one possibility is that it was transferred from the ancient Germanic tribes. In many cases, there was no great difference between Germanic and

it has splits for optimal freedom of movement

It may be attached to the helmet by means of a 4

It is approximately 25 cm high

The skirt is crafted from a cotton-linen mix and features an elastic band at the waist

and greaves

The rapier measures 115 cm in length with a blade of 93 cm and weighs 964 grams

This luxurious chaperon is crafted from a wool mix and protects the head

but possibly as early as the beginning of the 7th century

These are the best preserved Viking ships in the world and they even have ornamental engravings in the Oseberg animal style

The knife blade is a replica of a 9th–10th century original found in Haithabu

These were frequently depicted in Norman manuscripts and in Spanish manuscripts

It measures 94 cm in length with a blade of 76 cm