deepeeka viking sword isle of eigg Zwaard displays The shield can be carried

The shield can be carried with a grip behind the umbo

A sterling silver beard bead featuring a medieval knot motif

15 to 18 cm

has a blade up to 9

5 cm thick and has a mace head of 7 cm

deepeeka viking sword isle of eigg Zwaard displays The shield can be carriedThis sword is a replica of a 9th century Viking sword discovered in a burial mound (tumulus) at Kildonnan Dail Sithean. The sword likely belonged to a Viking jarl from the upper ranks of the Viking elite. It is classified as a Petersen Type D. The luxurious grip indicates that the owner must have been exceptionally wealthy. A similar original has been found in Bjornsholm on Jutland, Denmark. This Viking sword features a thin blade with a wide fuller.