Grote Fransiska werpbijl, semi-scherp HEMA zwaarden Such helmets were used by

Such helmets were used by the Vikings as well as by other Germanic peoples

Rollo was a Viking who conquered regions of France and became the first Earl of Normandy

waaronder in Ierland en op Vikinglocaties in Noorwegen

In tegenstelling tot latere neushelmen werden spangenhelmen oorspronkelijk gemaakt uit meerdere delen

These arm protectors are suitable for reenactment

Grote Fransiska werpbijl, semi-scherp HEMA zwaarden Such helmets were used byThe Francisca axe was a throwing axe that was mainly used by the Franks and other Germanic tribes. This axe is made after an 8th century original found in South England. Nowadays it is part of the collection of the British Museum in London. The length of this Francisca axe is 81 cm and it has a hand forged axehead of iron with a maximum length of 24 cm. It weighs 1,6 kg, the blade is delivered sharpened.