leather bag with vegvisir

leather bag with vegvisirThe bag is beautifully decorated with a Vegvisir motif. The Vegvisir is a symbol from the Icelandic Huld manuscript, a 19th century occult book of spells. Vegvisir means: that which shows the way. Whoever wore this magical symbol would not get lost during a storm. It is not known whether the early medieval Vikings knew this symbol. Amongst neopagans and in modern Viking culture, however, it plays an important role and has been given a new context. The

which permits an optimal freedom of movement

leather-covered scabbard

Today the bracelet forms part of the collection of the National Museum of Sweden in Stockholm

which may also be adjusted to size

They are depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry of 1066

The sword is classified as a Petersen Type K

It reaches to the calves and features an embroidered knot motif at both the lower and upper edges

the raven stands for thoughtfulness

The axe is well-suited to early medieval living history and is fully functional

The weapon also fits a medieval setting and has been designed for use against LARP plate armour

Depictions from the 11th and 12th centuries show knights almost exclusively with a split in their hauberks

or pot helm