viking rod divider stora ire gotland 8th 10th century bronze Viking mannenkleding Leather laces were sometimes used

Leather laces were sometimes used at the top to improve the fit

Leg wrappings were worn during the early Middle Ages to keep the legs warm and to protect against injuries sustained during farm work

This elegant weapon was often the choice of noblemen and became known for its agility and precision in the era of dueling and sword fighting

and a generously shaped five-lobed pommel

viking rod divider stora ire gotland 8th 10th century bronze Viking mannenkleding Leather laces were sometimes usedThis rod shaped chain divider is an exact replica of a find from Stora Ire near Hellvi on the Swedish island of Gotland. There are six holes on the back for attaching multiple chains, although fewer can be added. Between about 700 and 1000 AD. Oval fibulae with chain dividers were an essential part of Viking Age women's costume in Sweden and the Baltic region, and such finds are common in women's graves from that period especially in eastern Sweden,