vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century brass hilt Alle kleding which makes the sleeve puff

which makes the sleeve puff even more prominent

Turtle brooches were worn by Viking women in pairs on the hangeroc

The trumpet sleeves and the hem of the skirt are constructed in a contrasting colour

The leather soles are beaten with nails for extra grip and solidity

Amongst the Vikings

vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century brass hilt Alle kleding which makes the sleeve puffThe replica sword is a fine addition to any sword collection. It is based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to its rich decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period took place between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era. The stylised rings on the upper cross guard possibly represent