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Replica of a drawing of a bird from Jarlshof, in Shetland Museum and Archives
A drawing of a bird on slate, with the tail suggested by the lines of the stone. From the Norse site at Jarlshof, Shetland. This is a replica: the original is in the National Museum of Scotland.
Replica of a drawing of a Viking ship from Jarlshof in Shetland Museum and Archives
A replica of a slate drawing from the important site of Jarlshof, dating to 800-1100. The drawing elegantly depicts a Viking ship with rigging. The original is in the National Museum of Scotland. For a higher-quality image see…
Souvenirs: Vikings with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Vikings with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Souvenirs: Viking children with weapons in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Viking children with weapons, seen in the gift shop of Museet Ribes Vikinger. If you know who produces these souvenirs, please let us know!
Silver Freyja Pendant in the Swedish History Museum
A silver pendant from Aska, Östergötland, Sweden, dating to the Viking Age (800 - 1099) and on display in the Swedish History Museum. It is widely believed to represent the Norse goddess Freyja with the brisingamen necklace. For higher…
Sievert-Siefred-Cnut coin (York Mint) in the Ashmolean Museum
Sievert-Siefred-Cnut group coin, Northumbria (York Mint). 895-902. HCR7871 & HCR7920
St Edmund Memorial Coinage in the Ashmolean Museum
Saint Edmund Memorial Coinage, produced in East Anglia 896-910 by the East-Anglian Vikings, and imitating coins produced during Edmund's reign. HCR7805 and HCR7803
Coin of Guthrum in the Ashmolean Museum
Coin of Guthrum (christened Æthelstan II) from East Anglia, 880-890.
Viking Imitations of King Alfred Coins in the Ashmolean Museum
Viking imitations of King Alfred the Great coins, from around 880. HCR7915 and HCR7916
Victorian Memorial to Alfred the Great Naval Battle, Swanage Bay
Memorial plaque reads: "In Commemoration of a Great Naval Battle fought with the Danes in Swanage Bay by Alfred the Great D877". For more information see here
Spielzeugmanufaktur (German Historical Toy Manufacturer)
Spielzeugmanufaktur is a German toy company that makes weapons and costumes for children - one of their ranges is Viking, including swords, helmets, shields and accessories, of varying historical authenticity.
Assorted glass beads on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Discarded or lost beads found on the site of Ribe's Viking Marketplace. c. 700-850. On display in Museet Ribes Vikinger.
Round brooch in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
Round brooch in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts. More information about this artefact forthcoming.
The Ballynolan thistle brooch in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
The Ballynolan thistle brooch was found near Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick, and is housed in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge. Discovered 1836 by a Mr John Kennedy whilst clearing stones. This Celtic style of brooch was typical of Ireland, and was a…
Viking-Age oval brooch in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
An oval brooch (Sweden) in the collections of the MAA, Cambridgein the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Oval brooches were a distinctively Scandinavian dress item, and are relatively rare finds in England.
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Spear head in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
Spear head (Viking-Age) in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts. More information about this item forthcoming.
Swords in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
Swords (Viking-Age) in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts. More information about this item forthcoming.
Viking sword in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
Well-preserved Viking-Age Sword in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts. More information about this item forthcoming.
Viking axe-Head in the collections of the MAA, Cambridge
Viking axe-head in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Photo taken during the Languages, Myths and Finds workshop on handling artefacts.
Insignia of the United States Element of the Allied Forces Northwest Europe
Distinctive Unit Insignia of the US Element of the Allied Forces Northwest Europe (NATO), featuring a Viking ship. According to the official website, "The Viking ship alludes to the heritage of Northwestern Europe while signifying military…