Product description
This beautiful decorative sword is a replica of a well-preserved sword recovered from the Viking town of Haithabu. The original can now be seen in the Hedeby Viking Museum.
The sword is classified as a Petersen Type K. Swords of this type were made around the second half of the 9th century AD. During this period, Haðabu (or Haithabu) developed into one of the most important North European trading cities. The city was known for its wealth, and this sword likely belonged to one of its rich merchants or aristocrats.
The sword features a brass cross-guard and pommel. The cross-guard is short and decorated with figurative designs, while the five-lobed pommel is richly adorned with knot motifs and other early medieval decorative patterns. The grip and scabbard are both made of beautiful reddish-brown leather. The scabbard is also extensively decorated, featuring a brass chape, scabbard fittings at the top, and a brass belt loop. These decorations are executed in Viking art motifs typical of the 9th century.
