Vikingspeer, semi-scherp Sieraad accessoires one from the River Thames

one from the River Thames near Keen Edge Ferry in Berkshire)

This lantern is made after a 14th century original found in London

5 metres high at the centre point

Cosplay or a festival

The helmet shows similarities with the 7th century helmets found in Vendel (Sweden)

Vikingspeer, semi-scherp Sieraad accessoires one from the River ThamesSpears like this were the most important weapons of the Vikings. The length of the spearheads was approx. 20 cm in early times, later on their length could be up to 60 cm. The so called krkspjt (spear with barbs) had wings at the bottom of the spearhead for several purposes. The length of this Viking spear is 220 cm and the length of the spearhead is 40 cm. The wooden stem in the middle is screwed on.