9th century viking sword haithabu semi sharp copy Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken A particularly well-suited accessory for

A particularly well-suited accessory for Viking reenactment or for Viking costumes

Whilst he is known as the god of war and death

The neck may be fastened with two cords

to protect the shins and lower arms

Each gauntlet is crafted from butted round chainmail rings

9th century viking sword haithabu semi sharp copy Middeleeuwse hemden en tunieken A particularly well-suited accessory forThe sword is a decorative replica of a well preserved example recovered from the Viking town of Haithabu. The original may now be seen in the Hedeby Viking Museum. The sword is classified as a Petersen Type K. Swords of this type were crafted during the second half of the 9th century AD. Amongst the most significant North European trading cities of this period was Haabu (or Haithabu), which was renowned for its considerable wealth. The sword is