Set Reminder2023-08-02 10:00:002023-09-12 13:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Viking, Ancient, and Medieval Jewelry for Modern Wear https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/faganarms-llc/viking-ancient-and-medieval-jewelry-for-modern-wear-13307 Ancient Jewelry refurbished for modern wear and related items.Faganarms LLC info@faganarms.com
Forge iron, large at just under 4 3/4" length and good form. The angled bottom point with ridge one side and near flat the other, indicative of its use against protected (leather armor) opponents prepared for battle. Spread base and tapered tang. Vikings raided coastal villages, particularly along the Italian peninsula taking valuables, food and other commodities. Surviving occupants, fit for service were captured and sold as slaves, largely in North Africa. Some were brought back with the booty to serve as slaves to the Vikings. Virtually all Vikings were slave owners. With a certificate of authenticity.