![]() ![]() The owners of these cross axes were not necessarily Christian, but the axes reflect the strong Christian currents that existed in this part of the Viking period. ![]() One example is the Bearded axe, which often had an elongated edge with a. However, it is more likely that they were reserved for ceremonial purposes. There were also large battle axes with a broad long head on a long handle. Research indicates that such axes were robust enough for practical use. These mysterious axes had a partially solid head that featured a cross motif. There were also the cross axes of the later Viking period. Painted red handle and a silver and blue blade, 48'l. This is decorated with silver and copper inlay in patterns that possibly form an animal figure. Battle axe Bec de corbin Bludgeon Club Flail Flanged mace Horseman's pick Mace Morning star Quarterstaff Shestopyor, Pernach War hammer Sword and hilt weapon Swords can have single or double bladed edges or even edgeless. Another example of an axe that must have belonged to a magnate is the long-bladed axe from Over Hornbæk, near Randers. Double Headed Battle Axes - Medieval Collectibles Home / Weaponry / Medieval Pole Arms / Double Headed Battle Axes Filter Showing all 24 results Medieval Executioner Axe SKU: ZS-882433 53.90 Add to Cart Double-headed Medieval War Axe SKU: ZS-882442 49.90 Add to Cart Two-Blade Fantasy Fighting Axe SKU: MC-HK-079A 65. The large axe has two impressive 9-inch steel blades that complement the outlandish and unique aesthetic perfectly Pros: Includes a wall-mountable display plaque. The axe from the magnate’s grave at Mammen in Jutland, for example, is decorated with inlaid silver decoration. All the axes are made of iron, but some are more elaborately decorated than others. They have been found in the richly furnished warrior graves of the Viking Age, as well as in simple graves, in which the deceased had little to accompany them on their last journey. Whilst the swords of the Viking Age were preserved for the use of just a few, many Vikings owned axes. ![]()
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