14th century lantern museum of london i Zwaard displays the tradition of wearing Lunula

the tradition of wearing Lunula amulets was passed on by the Slavic peoples to the Vikings of the Baltic Sea region

The dress is made of a sturdy cotton and therefore also suitable to wear in early spring and autumn

They can be worn over bare arms or over hauberks or garments

just like the original

14th century lantern museum of london i Zwaard displays the tradition of wearing LunulaThis lantern is made after a 14th century original which can nowadays be found in the Museum of London. Models like this were even used until the early 16th century. This lantern is made of brass and has a horn window. The back has a wooden grip. Its height is 20 cm, it has a circumference of 26 cm and it weighs 0,4 kg.