viking axe type c engraved Slaapzak The ring is now in

The ring is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London

A sturdy riveted steel lock

A prominent feature of this tunic is the intricate hand-embroidered detail in the historic Urnes style

This hand-forged Viking neck knife is based on a 9th-10th century original found in Gotland in Sweden

serving as status symbols and often buried alongside their owner

viking axe type c engraved Slaapzak The ring is now inThis type of axe head is classified as Petersen Type C. The blade features an extremely pronounced beard, with a wide flaring section behind the eye, making it one of the most distinctive forms of bearded axes. This type is a further development of bearded axes that had already been used since the Late Roman period. Most examples have been found in Sweden, a few in Norway, and none in the United Kingdom. This type of axe was likely used as a battle