Vikingspeer, semi-scherp Sieraad accessoires influencing the development of plate

influencing the development of plate armor

one from the River Thames near Keen Edge Ferry in Berkshire)

Het was een nederig kledingstuk dat door lage klassen in de samenleving werd gedragen

dat is verbonden met het tweedelige schouderstuk

This lantern is made after a 14th century original found in London

Vikingspeer, semi-scherp Sieraad accessoires influencing the development of plateSpears like this were the most important weapons of the Vikings. The length of the spearheads was approx. 20 cm in early times, later on their length could be up to 60 cm. The so called krkspjt (spear with barbs) had wings at the bottom of the spearhead for several purposes. The length of this Viking spear is 220 cm and the length of the spearhead is 40 cm. The wooden stem in the middle is screwed on.