Middeleeuws kruisridderzwaard, semi-scherp Viking ringen The belt buckle has been

The belt buckle has been beautifully reproduced and even shows the king's motto "Help ghot un maria nu altit" (God and Mary always help us)

The cloak can be closed with the button at the front

It is not inconceivable that this type of scale armor was also used via Byzantium by Vikings in the service of the Varengian guard

Vergelijkbare exemplaren zijn in een grote diversiteit teruggevonden

and falls down in elegant drapes

Middeleeuws kruisridderzwaard, semi-scherp Viking ringen The belt buckle has beenSwords like this were used all over Europe around the 12th century. This reproduction is made after a sword excavated in Syria. It was presumably used by crusader knights. It has a length of 95 cm and a blade of 75 cm. The grip is wrapped round with brown leather. The sword weighs approx. 1150 g. The sword is delivered including a luxurious scabbard.