Anglo saxon armor

Explore the world of Anglo-Saxon armor and uncover the secrets of the legendary warrior's defense. Find inspiration and learn about the craftsmanship behind these historic pieces of protection.
Depiction of a Saxon king or Aetheling (member of the royal family - equivalent to a Duke) and retinue based on the findings at the Sutton Hoo ship burial mound in East Anglia (Suffolk). After the Norman conquest, many members of the exiled Anglo Saxon aristocracy served as retainers and personal guards in the Byzantine court (Greece). Lord, Anglo Saxon, Germanic Tribes, Medieval History, Viking Age, Anglo Saxon Kings, Norse, Medieval Period, Anglo Saxon History

Depiction of a Saxon king or Aetheling (member of the royal family - equivalent to a Duke) and retinue based on the findings at the Sutton Hoo ship burial mound in East Anglia (Suffolk). After the Norman conquest, many members of the exiled Anglo Saxon aristocracy served as retainers and personal guards in the Byzantine court (Greece).

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Styy Gens
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Slithrung Part 3: The Sheaths While a splendid sword demands a splendid sheath, arranging this was, to put it mildly, a long-winded and stressful affair. Given the extensive use of high-status metal decoration on the sheath of Notung, it was initially felt that the sheath of Slithrung should be constructed of mostly organic components. Indeed, most finds of extant Migration period sheaths seem to lack metal fittings. This article discusses both attempts to produce a worthy sheath for…

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Njal Stormbringer