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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 94th Cavalry Regiment
Unit insignia for the 94th Cavalry Regiment, which features the motto 'Viking Vanguard'. The connection is probably with Minnesota, where the regiment is based, and the high levels of Scandinavian immigration to this region of the US.
Modern runic inscription on an animal skin
According to the uploader, this was found in an attic in Romania. It is clearly a modern inscription in a pseudo runic alphabet (Armanen runes). This script was developed by the German occultist Guido von List, whose bizarre interpretations of…
History of Cork Art Mural in Grattan Street Carpark
History of Cork Art Mural in Grattan Street Carpark, painted by pupils from Cork Educate Together National School (Installation by O’Shea Builders Ltd & PJ Hegarty & Sons Ltd, sponsored by KBC Bank.)
The mural includes a lively section on the…
The mural includes a lively section on the…
Canal boat named Viking
A boat with the name 'Viking' and an image of a horned helmet. Seen on Regent's Canal in Hackney. The name Viking is a popular one for boats, particularly in the UK.
Ship named 'Viking Astrild' in Dresden
A ship from the Viking River Cruises line seen in dock in Dresden. Photographed by Angelika Schoerner.
Insignia of Northeast High School, Pride, LA
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Pride, LA. They feature a Viking with horned helmet and red beard. According to the official website, "The Viking is the school's…
Insignia of Avery County High School, Newland, NC
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Newland, NC. They feature a viking with winged helmet and a shield with axe and dragon heads. According to the official website,…
Viking Shop Gifts Collectibles, Niagara-on-the-Lake
A gift shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a dragon-prowed viking ship as a logo. The connection with the Vikings is unclear.
Boat named 'Viking', photographed on Aldeburgh Beach
Boat named viking on Aldeburgh Beach in Suffolk. Situated on the east coast and firmly within the former Danelaw, this is an appropriate location for such a boat. Aldeburgh is an Old English name, meaning 'old fortification' - the site of a Roman…
Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 147 Finance Battalion
The insignia of the 147th Finance Battalion of the US Army features a horned viking helmet, referencing their linear connection to the 47th infantry division. Minnesota is an area of the US with high levels of historic immigration from Scandinavia.…
Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 2nd Infantry Battalion
The insignia of this US Army infantry battalion, featuring a Viking ship and two knives. According to the official website "The Viking ship symbolizes the activation in Iceland as part of the 2nd Battalion Combat Team."
Insignia of the US 86th Engineer Battalion
The distinctive unit insignia of the 86th US Engineer Battalion, featuring a Viking ship under sail. According to the official website, "the Viking ship is symbolic of the bridge-building activities of the organization, such ships having first been…
Performance of the Battle of Maldon by Leofwin
A Viking Army under Olaf Trygvasson had been raiding the eastern and southern coast of England in the summer of 991AD unmolested until Byrhtnoth, with the men of Essex, cornered it on Northey Island, near Maldon in August. The two armies faced each…
Insignia of North High School, Denver, CO
The shoulder-sleeve insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-schoolin Denver, CO. It features "a Viking War club surmounted by a Viking helmet" according to the official website.
Insignia of Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, DE
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Lewes, DE. They feature a winged helmet and a lighthouse with the motto 'fighting vikings' below.
Insignia of Inkster High School, Inkster, MI
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Inkster, Michigan. They feature a Viking with horned helmet, mustache and braids, and a Viking ship under sail respectively.…
Insignia of Hilo High School, Hilo, HI
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Hilo, Hawaii. They feature a viking with beard and golden horned helmet, and mountains with the motto 'Viking Pride'…
Insignia of North Salem High School, Salem, Oregon
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Salem, Oregon. They feature a viking head with red beard and hair and a horned helmet and a shield with a viking ship in the…
Insignia of Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Spartanburg, SC. They both feature a stylised viking bust with horned helmet, braids and mustache. According to the official…
Insignia of Garey High School, Pomona, CA
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Pomona, CA. They feature a viking with horned helmet, braids and moustache and a horned helmet and winged sandal respectively.…