:: VIKING SWORD ::
From approximately 250AD until 700AD,
Europe experienced a transitional phase commonly known as the Migration Era.
During this time many people groups wandered from place to place before
finally settling down roots as the Early Middle Ages began. German and
Slavic tribes clashed with Viking
invaders
for many years before beginning to create kingdoms and empires that would
define the shape of Europe and course of its history for centuries to come.
Many different waves of "barbarian" invaders made their mark on the area at
this time as Europe began to solidify into the Middle Ages. The evolution of
the sword underwent some drastic leaps forward during this period as well.
This sword is an example of the
type of Migration Era weapons that began to be commonplace as the Roman
Empire and its cultural influence waned. While the common warrior of this
period may not have been able to afford a sword, many wealthy and powerful
individuals prized them above other weapons and had elaborate and princely
designs made. This particular design shows Viking influence in its broad
fullered blade and classic guard and pommel shapes, though has intricate
designs laid in as would be expected of a lord's personal sword. It would be
swords like this one that would eventually evolve into the 'knightly' swords
of the later Middle Ages.
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