viking cup jelling

viking cup jellingThis detailed replica of a Viking Age cup is based on the original found in the tomb of King Gorm of Jelling, who ruled Denmark in the 10th century. The cup features a ribbon like decoration with two intertwined mythical creatures, a design element that became known as the Jelling style. The Jelling cup is currently part of the permanent collection at the Danish National Museum in Copenhagen. The replica has been crafted to match the historical model

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The edge is semi-sharp

The camail is constructed from flat rings riveted with wedge rivets and round

the wide skirt and the lacing on the bodice

In 1414 the kingdom of Cyprus signed a peace treaty with the Egyptian Mamluks

The torque was worn by men

which provides an optimal field of vision and is well-suited to shouting orders in battle

The quiver is lined with a hand-stitched leather lace

The Francois cloak is a sturdy cotton model without a hood (the hood shown in the image is part of the Renaud tunic)

Adorned with metal rings intricately woven into leather strips

worn appearance even when fresh from the washing machine

This style of armour was crafted in Italy and was also sold to other European countries