Schildpadbroche 'Akershus', brons Zwaarden & wapens This sword is an Oakeshott

This sword is an Oakeshott type XIIa

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De comfortabele en verstelbare banden zorgen voor een pasvorm op maat

Shields of this type were used during the Crusades

Tijdens militaire parades droegen Romeinen de phalerae op hun leren pantser

Schildpadbroche 'Akershus', brons Zwaarden & wapens This sword is an OakeshottThis tortoise brooch is a replica of a Viking find from Akershus in Norway and belongs to the Petersen type P42. This type of oval braced fibula was mainly worn in the second half of the 9th century and is decorated with open ornamental work in the characteristic Borre style. Tortoise brooches were worn in pairs on the shoulder straps of the Viking dress and served as both a fastener and a status symbol. This version is from bronze and measures 6 x 4.