amulet from hesselbjerg 8th century silvered bronze HEMA zwaard it symbolizes protection and strength

it symbolizes protection and strength

This richly decorated version of the Colada has a length of 102 cm

Bracelets of this kind are depicted

it is water-repellent and can be fastened at the front with a leather cord

a straight steel cross guard

amulet from hesselbjerg 8th century silvered bronze HEMA zwaard it symbolizes protection and strengthThis amulet set from the Viking Age is modeled after the so called Hesselbjergamulet, dating from the 8th century. The original was forged from iron and consisted of a knotted ring with a sickle shaped blade, a hammer and a fire strike attached to it. Presumably it depicts amulet various attributes of the god Thor: the hammer stands for protection and blessing, the sickle for food and prosperity, and the fireblow for fire and a home together the basic