Product description
Celtic, Germanic, and later Viking peoples wore miniature weapons as amulets, which provided protection to the wearer. Swords were highly valued in Norse culture, as they were expensive to make and a symbol of high status. Freemen, gothi, and jarls often owned richly decorated swords, while poorer farmers relied on axes or spears. Swords were sometimes passed down from generation to generation and were given names such as Leg-biter and Gold-hilt. The blades were often imported from the Carolingian Empire, while local craftsmen decorated the hilts. A unique tradition was the "killing" of swords by bending them, likely for both ritualistic purposes and to deter grave robbers, as Vikings were often buried with their weapons.
Details:
Material: pewter
Including necklace
Dimensions: 3,8 x 0,7 cm
Handmade in the UK
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 50 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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