birka tunic knut short sleeves blue

birka tunic knut short sleeves blueThe tunic is based on original fragments from find B23 in Birka. Birka was an important trading city in (early) medieval Sweden. In one of the graves, for instance, a ring bearing an Arabic inscription was found, demonstrating that Birka maintained trade contacts with the Orient in addition to Scandinavian, Finnish, Western European and Central European trade. The city's trading position declined when a Christian city was founded nearby around 1000.

6 cm long with a blade of 24

the bracelet measures 8 x 6 x 2 cm and is well-suited to a wrist circumference of 18–22 cm

Plate armour was originally designed as reinforcement for a hauberk with separate plates

its design and meanings have often changed throughout history

the Vikings were establishing permanent settlements in northern England

to guarantee all pilgrims a safe journey to Jerusalem

and is well-suited to do-it-yourself painting in whichever colours you prefer

Chainmail was invented around 500 BC by the Celts and was used by the Romans before suits of armour became widespread

They offered flexible protection against most weapons

Trousers of this type were worn across North-Europe from the 2nd century BC until the 10th century AD

The trousers are also fitted with handy pockets for storing items

The diameter is 0