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it was mounted on the end of 1 of the vertically hanging leather belt straps on the cingulum of a Roman legionary

This gambeson consists of three layers of fluffed cotton canvas with a soft cotton inner lining and a wool mix exterior

and the wings prevented it from being easily removed

and the numerous round perforations on the right side provide necessary airflow

Only girls and ladies of light morals had uncovered hair

vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century tin 121222080 pagan_gift it was mounted on theThis replica sword is a stunning piece for any sword collection. It is based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to the richness of its decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period took place between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era. The stylized rings on the upper cross guard may