celtic fantasy sword

celtic fantasy swordA claymore with Celtic details. The pommel and crossguard are decorated with triskelions. The triskelion consists of a triple spiral with rotational symmetry or other threefold patterns emerging from a common centre. The spiral design may be based on interlocking Archimedean spirals or represent three curved human limbs. The triple appearance may be compared to the Germanic Valknut and the triquetra. The art of the Hallstatt period (800500 BCE) was

The pommel is always round

which are both historically accurate and practical

The hand axe may be employed as a tool or displayed as a collector's piece

authentic footwear that reflects the era of 1000 to 1250 AD

This elaborately decorated Viking sword comes with a decorative wooden wall plate

It forms part of the collection of Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen

Roman soldiers most probably acquired them as private property

Helmets of this type remained in use well into the 15th century

The wool tunica is crafted from a wool mix and has been modelled after several original Roman tunicae from the second half of the 1st century BC until the second half of the 1st century AD

The cuirass and backplate can be securely fastened together by means of the sturdy leather straps

The original is currently housed in the Musée de l'Armée in Paris

The shield is painted in the heraldry of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland