germanic vendel helmet

germanic vendel helmetThe early Viking helmet is inspired by a 7th8th century Germanic helmet found in Vendel in Sweden. Today it forms part of the collection of the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities. Helmets such as these were worn by the Germanic tribes, amongst them the Anglo Saxons, and later by the Vikings. The helmet is a predecessor of the famous 10th century Gjermundbu helmet, which was found in a Viking grave in Norway. The helmet is equipped with an inlay

The bronze sword is crafted after an original from the Villanova culture

Offers both a broad field of vision and solid protection

The Viking drinking horn mug is engraved with Fenrir

It features a close-fitting top and is flared at the bottom

creating a fully functional sword with a carbon steel blade just as battle-ready as the original

the crossbow was superseded by firearms

The neckline is open and may thus be worn as-is or closed with a fibula

During a fight in the pub a proper shield is often not available

The original was crafted by the Frankish smith Ulfberht

Reaching just above the knees

permitting the deflection of strikes from other weapons

The blade is constructed from carbon steel