viking throwing spearhead approx 41 cm

viking throwing spearhead approx 41 cmThe slender, elongated Norwegian spearheads (9th 11th century Type K according to Petersen mainly found in Sweden) were particularly well suited to throwing. Their shape and weight, combined with the power of the throw, permitted deep penetration. On the battlefields of the early Middle Ages, Norsemen often carried several javelins, which they hurled at the enemy as the distance narrowed. This gave them the freedom to employ their swords, axes or

This type of helmet was especially popular during the Archaic period

Kashira and black cotton wrappings

A mallet can be swung with considerable force

Bascinets of this type were worn throughout Europe during the 15th century

Interestingly

light brown or dark brown

The dagger is based on medieval originals

This battle-ready bascinet is constructed from 2 mm thick steel and includes an adjustable leather liner

featuring depictions of knights and decorative stripes

whilst the blade is finished to resemble steel

A fine LARP weapon for medieval battles

Together with Bernard of Clairvaux he composed the rules of the order and led it for twenty years