Thought that I would add to the thread a new realisation of a commission for Shield II from the Valsgarde 7 boat grave.
best
Dave
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David Huggins wrote: |
Hi,
Thought that I would add to the thread a new realisation of a commission for Shield II from the Valsgarde 7 boat grave. best Dave |
R Lister wrote: |
There are severel different A-S words for cloak, from short cloak to long-sleepy-cloak. |
David Huggins wrote: |
However Matt had drawn my attention to an earlier ridge tent illustration very similair in appearance to the 'geteld' and this was why I was hoping he would answer because I can not recall the source. |
Anders Nilsson wrote: |
Hello
I´m trying to recreate a "Väring" from the Vendelperiod. He´s supposed to be a "halfdane" that has been to byzans as a mercenary. I have done a kit that I´m pleased with, but it feels a bit to "Viking". I´m searching for what could make the kit more Vendelperiod. I´m searching for information on Vendelperiod clothing, arms, and armour. (Ca 550-800) I´m especially interested in cultures around the baltic. I´m also interested in the connection with the anglosaxons. The shield from Sutton Hoo is probably of scandinavian origin so there was trade. Could be a nice touch in the kit. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not the best pics, but you get the point. It´s a quite basic shirt, tunic and trousers. Shoes of mooseskin to get a local touch. Saex, bearded axe, a spear and a sling as weapons. I wanted the kit to be a "Väring" returning from service in byzans. It´s not to be a chieftain but rather a Huscarl. I´m thinking of adding splints for arms and legs and perhaps a Danish axe. Book, links and tips would be appreciated. Any ideas would be appreciated. |