Viking Age axe from the Baltic

Jim McDougall · 16th June 2010, 08:45 PM

Outstanding axe Jeff!!!! Most interesting markings in linear motif on it also. Can you show more on the markings overall?

While certainly not identical, you can really see the influences of these in shape in some of the early Scottish axes, looking at Caldwell ("Scottish Weapons and Fortifications 1100-1800, p.267). Needless to say, the Highlands, especially the Isles, were heavily 'visited' by Vikings from Norway and Denmark.

16th June 2010, 08:45 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,191	Outstanding axe Jeff!!!! Most interesting markings in linear motif on it also. Can you show more on the markings overall? While certainly not identical, you can really see the influences of these in shape in some of the early Scottish axes, looking at Caldwell ("Scottish Weapons and Fortifications 1100-1800, p.267). Needless to say, the Highlands, especially the Isles, were heavily 'visited' by Vikings from Norway and Denmark.