9e eeuws Vikingzwaard Haithabu, semi-scherp Kleding & accessoires Besides the function of the

Besides the function of the seax as a weapon

It was worn by King Erik of Pomerania

A leather cord is fastened to the button

such as a chainmail-covered foot in the Kyulevcha catacombs in Bulgaria

zodat hij zowel aan de linker- als rechterarm te dragen is

9e eeuws Vikingzwaard Haithabu, semi-scherp Kleding & accessoires Besides the function of theThis beautiful decorative sword is a replica of a well preserved sword recovered from the Viking town of Haithabu. The original is now on display at the Hedeby Viking Museum. The sword is classified as a Petersen Type K, a type that was made around the second half of the 9th century AD. Around this time, Haabu (or Haithabu) developed into one of the most important North European trading cities. The city was renowned for its wealth, and this sword