germanic scroll fibula putensen silvered bronze Bont en imitatiebont Deze Viking helm is gebaseerd

Deze Viking helm is gebaseerd op de 10de eeuwse Gjermundbu helm teruggevonden in Noorwegen

The cross is traditionally made in Ireland on the eve of St Brigid'ss Day (February 1) and hung above doors or windows

Cold Steel's reliable reproduction of a classical spear as used in Central Europe

The inside is provided with a varnish so you can drink cold drinks from it

A nice detail is the bronze buckle in the shape of two snakes or dragons with a knot pattern - a motif that is used frequently in Viking art

germanic scroll fibula putensen silvered bronze Bont en imitatiebont Deze Viking helm is gebaseerdThis one fibula is based on a find from a warrior grave in the Longobardian brandgraber field of Putensen near Hamburg, dating from around 50 AD. The fibula belonged to an approximately 30 year old Germanic warrior with unusually rich burial equipment, which indicates contacts with the Roman army. Performed in silvered bronze, with dimensions of 6 x 3. 5 x 3 cm. Characteristic of this type are the small, semi circular caps that cover the needle coil.