Romeinse pugio Teutoburger woud, semi-scherp Viking oorbellen short cuisses with braided cords

short cuisses with braided cords (including brass ends) and short

The pommel features a hand holding a cross

Ankle boots gave extra support to the foot and ankles so it was a popular type of footwear

typical for Celtic swords from the La Tene period

during the construction of a new road in the Langeid area of the South Norwegian Setesdal valley

Romeinse pugio Teutoburger woud, semi-scherp Viking oorbellen short cuisses with braided cordsThis silver Roman pugio was discovered in 2019 near Haltern am See in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia. This location is often associated with the Roman military camp at Aliso, which played a crucial role during the Roman presence in Germania under Emperor Augustus. Haltern am See is near the Teutoburg Forest, where the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest took place in 9 AD. Three Roman legions under Publius Quinctilius Varus were