deepeeka 10th century norse viking sword battle re Middeleeuwse jurken Swords of this type were

Swords of this type were produced in the first half of the 9th century and represent a clear continuation of earlier Merovingian swords used during the Vendel Period

Length from shoulder

The crest on this helmet reflects the all’antica influence

In the 10th century the spear came into the possession of the Holy Roman emperors

230 x 180 mm

deepeeka 10th century norse viking sword battle re Middeleeuwse jurken Swords of this type wereThe sword is based on an original from the 10th century. The original was found in Denmark. Classified as a Petersen type S, it closely resembles the Chertsey sword, which was found in the region of London, England. Petersen categorised a total of 22 Viking swords as type S, making swords of this type, alongside the Oakeshott type X, amongst the most commonly found originals. The original sword had the name +ULFBERH+T engraved on the blade the mark of