leg wrappings asgar black grey Dolken - klotendolken - rondels The original sword is nowadays

The original sword is nowadays part of the collection of the British Museum

The Urnes-style Viking brooch features a Midgard serpent at its centre

the start of the 80 Years War in the Netherlands

in which semi-ritual facial expressions contributed to the identity of the wearer

The original sword had the name +ULFBERH+T engraved on the blade — the mark of the well-known Frankish sword maker

leg wrappings asgar black grey Dolken - klotendolken - rondels The original sword is nowadaysSince the 2nd 3rd century archaeological evidence of leg wrappings in the Germanic areas of Europe exists. Leg wrappings were worn by the Romans at Hadrian's Wall, Byzantines, Franks, Alemanni, Bavarians, Wenden (Slavs), Normans, Vikings and other peoples of Central and Northern Europe. The most commonly used materials were felt, wool, linen or leather.