viking bracelet orupgard 10th century bronze Middeleeuws zwaard The “beard” — the downward-extending

The “beard” — the downward-extending part of the blade — provided a larger cutting surface without increasing the weight of the axe

A knight found the sword and returned it to the king

These Viking earrings are made in the Urnes style

black and grey

viking bracelet orupgard 10th century bronze Middeleeuws zwaard The “beard” — the downward-extendingThis sturdy one bracelet is designed after the so called warrior bracelet of Orupgrd on Falster, Denmark, from the 10th century. The original is in the Danish National Museum in Copenhagen and is an impressive example of Viking Age jewelery work. In contrast to the closed silver original, this bronze reproduction is open at the bottom, as was more common in the Viking Age. The bracelet is solid and heavy and suitable for medium to large wrists. Adjust