vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century brass hilt Germaanse en Slavische sieraden This LARP buckler is painted

This LARP buckler is painted lifelike and resembles the originals with a wooden surface and metal shield boss

It is based on a 15th century hand-and-a-half sword that is part of the collection of the Royal Armouries of Leeds

It comprises a compartment for swords and a separate compartment for bucklers

Traditionally

It is furnished with a short and deep fuller to render the sword lighter and better balanced

vendel sword uppsala 7th 8th century brass hilt Germaanse en Slavische sieraden This LARP buckler is paintedThe replica sword is a fine addition to any sword collection. It is based on a sword discovered in a ship burial near Uppsala, Sweden. Due to its rich decoration, it almost certainly belonged to a chieftain, noble, or elite warrior. The Vendel Period took place between the Migration Period and the Viking Age. Several similarly lavishly decorated swords have been found from this era. The stylised rings on the upper cross guard possibly represent