irish sword ulster battle ready Thor serving as a replica of

serving as a replica of several originals that were employed throughout Europe around the 17th century

It was used during the Crimean War

This sallet is constructed in the German style and features a neck piece consisting of several lames

and may also be seen in the visual arts

Shields of this type were used from the 10th to the 15th century

irish sword ulster battle ready Thor serving as a replica ofThe replica is based on 16th century drawings of Irish kerns (cethern), who wore small, wide swords such as this. Characteristic is the pommel, which has been shaped like a ring. Similar swords have been found throughout Ireland, and the medieval Irish tradition of ring pommels is estimated to date back to the 13th century. A number of originals are nowadays part of the collections of the National Archaeological Museum in Dublin and the Ulster Museum