• Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot
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  • Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot
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Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot

$59.98 USD
$59.98 USD
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Highlights

These high-quality Viking arm guards made of vegetable-tanned leather combine authentic Nordic design with exceptional comfort for reenactment and medieval enthusiasts.

  • Detailed embellishment featuring two riveted snakes or dragons with an artful knot pattern in brass with an antique finish
  • High-quality material combination of robust, vegetable-tanned leather and a soft suede lining for optimal protection
  • Individual fit thanks to the included sturdy leather straps for flexible lacing at the wrist
  • Sturdy construction with a leather thickness of approximately 5 mm and a compact size of approximately 19 x 8 cm
  • Authentic look thanks to decorative brass pins and eyelets that trim the edge of the cuff
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot
Leather arm guards with two-headed dragons
Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot
Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot

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Questions about the product Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot

What material is the Viking leather arm guards with dragon knot embossing made of, and how should they be cared for to keep the leather supple?

The embossed design is made of vegetable-tanned cowhide. To keep the leather supple and protect it from drying out, it should be treated regularly with leather care products such as leather grease or leather balm.
How are the Viking leather arm guards attached to the forearm, and are they flexibly adjustable for different arm sizes due to the lacing?

The Viking leather arm guards are fastened with sturdy leather straps on the inside of the forearm. This flexible fastening system allows the arm guards to be individually adjusted to the wearer's arm size, ensuring an optimal fit.
What historical evidence exists for the use of leather arm guards in the Viking Age, and how can they best be integrated into an authentic reenactment outfit?

Direct archaeological evidence for leather arm guards in Viking Age Scandinavia is scarce, as leather rarely survives in damp soil. However, limited evidence of their use can be found in Byzantine and Russian regions from the 10th to 12th centuries. For an authentic reenactment outfit, it is recommended to wear the guards as additional protection under the sleeves of a chainmail shirt to integrate them in a historically plausible way.
What role does the dragon knot motif play in Norse mythology and how was it crafted on these leather arm guards?

The dragon knot motif, often in the form of intertwined patterns like the Valknut or Celtic knots, symbolizes protection, strength, and the connection to the spiritual world and gods like Odin in Norse mythology. On these leather arm guards, the motif has been handcrafted using leatherworking techniques such as tooling and embossing to create a three-dimensional ornament that is both decorative and symbolic.