leaf shaped winged spearhead approx 435 cm Vaderdag The upper bracelet has been

The upper bracelet has been crafted after a Viking bracelet found on the Swedish island of Gotland

This bracelet is a replica of a 10th century original found in the Baltic Sea region

they were completely replaced by the bayonet

This type of jewellery was worn throughout the Viking world and has been excavated at Vårby

leaf shaped winged spearhead approx 435 cm Vaderdag The upper bracelet has beenThe spearhead with a leaf shaped design was a common feature through different periods and cultures in the history of the spear. This type of spearhead was already used in the Bronze Age and remained popular well into the Middle Ages, including the Viking Age. The so called "winged" or "perforated" spear, often associated with the Normans, actually has its origins in the Frankish Carolingian era. The Vikings adopted this design and used it as both a