godstad horseman amulet bronze Viking ringen This caftan is made after

This caftan is made after a Viking caftan excavated in Birka

The chainmail coif is based on original medieval coifs

The top is fitted with white laces for fastening to the belt

Helmets like this were worn by the European aristocracy during the time of the Second Crusade and remained in use until the first half of the 13th century

at the expense of the gladius

godstad horseman amulet bronze Viking ringen This caftan is made afterThis amulet is a 9th 10th century replica of a Viking amulet excavated from a ship burial in Gokstad. A horseman is depicted on the amulet, armed with a spear. He is also very lightly armored, which means he is agile.