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It is a replica of a viking belt axe, the original was inlaid with silver where you see the decoration on this one.
See below
The axe, inherited from the Frank's wars with the Romans,
remained an ever-present Viking weapon. It also demonstrated
the Scandinavian genius for evolving specialized weaponry.
The smaller axes are sized to be carried thrust through a
belt, to serve as a backup weapon and being one-handed,
they were used in combination with a shield. The Mammen Axe,
one of the best-known and best-decorated examples of the
small Viking throwing axe, is a perfect example of the
Viking's blend of art and war. Excavated from a famous 10th
century barrow near Mammen, Denmark, the original is
decorated with silver-inlaid engraving in the typical
Celtic manner. Our recreation of this beautiful piece is a
tribute to the creative as well as the martial side of this
dynamic, influential culture.
*Fully Functional
*Historically Accurate
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•Model: XH2041
•Manufactured by: Paul Chen Hanwei