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Replica Shields from the Up Helly Aa Festival

Different shields designed for the Guizer Jarl in the Lerwick Up Helly Aa festival. They draw heavily on Norse artwork and imagery.

The Up Helly A'…

Jarl's suit, including helmet and shield, worn in the Up Helly A Festival

A Jarl is chosen every year to lead the Up Helly Aa Vikings, who lead the parade and burn the galley during the festivities. The elaborate costume…

Sixth-century shield boss button in the Historisk museum, Oslo

Shield boss button from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo

Gold shield grip in the Historisk museum, Oslo

Shield grip from Åker, Vang in Hedemark dating to around the year 600. On display in the Historisk museum, Oslo

Myklebust Round Barrows and Ship

The largest of five mounds at Myklebust, Nordfjordeid, Sogn og Fjordane in Norway contained the remains of the largest Viking Age ship found in…