tortoise brooch akershus silver plated Leren brigandines en schaalpantsers the shapes of a nasal

the shapes of a nasal helm with a rounded helmet bowl can still be clearly seen

The sword is based on originals from the 14th century

yet looking great at the same time

the Rusvik and by the Varangian Guards

tortoise brooch akershus silver plated Leren brigandines en schaalpantsers the shapes of a nasalThis tortoise brooch is a replica of a Viking find from Akershus in Norway and belongs to the Petersen type P42. This type of oval braced fibula was mainly worn in the second half of the 9th century and is decorated with open ornamental work in the characteristic Borre style. Tortoise brooches were worn in pairs on the shoulder straps of the Viking dress and served as both a fastener and a status symbol. This version is from silvered bronze and