Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen The helmet has a broad

The helmet has a broad eyebrow- and shoulderplate which is typical for Roman helmets from this period

At the back the shield is equipped with several leather straps

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crossbows were used in the war

This Viking fibula is based on a Thors hammer excavated in Fossi

Strijdbijl Friedrich, 16e eeuw, semi-scherp Gespen en riembeslag Vikingen - Germanen The helmet has a broadAxes like this one began to appear from the second half of the 15th century. Around this time, armor was becoming increasingly effective, creating a need for weapons that could penetrate the gaps in plate armor. At the back, this axe features a spike, similar to that of a war hammer. The main weapon, the axe head, has a tapered, rounded edge that ends in a hook. The hook could be used to pull opponents off horseback, while the rounded edge keeps the