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M192 - Viking

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EK Castings M192 - Viking - IX-Xs
 
Scandinavian expression "to go to the Vikings" meant "a journey in search of wealth and glory." In the IX century the Scandinavian kings and influential clan chiefs gathered groups of several hundred people, to organize an expedition to conquer new lands. Such army invaded neighboring countries, using large fleets of hundreds of rooks. Some Vikings became professional fighters. They are united in the Community and are subject to strict rules of conduct and duty. Kings hired them as bodyguards, and the merchants paid them for the protection of valuable cargo.
Quality protective gear warrior depended on his wealth and social position. Many satisfied with quilted leather jackets. Hemispherical steel helmet was made of four parts and is usually supplied with the front half mask. Round wooden shield diameter of about 1 m, cushioning could wheel and rim and the reinforcing metal shield boss. The Vikings were armed with short spears for close combat, axes and swords. Many amulets worn on the chest in the form of Thor's hammer made of precious metal. Signal horn decorated with carved bone or had an intricate frame of silver or gold.