This detailed replica of a sword chape from the Viking Age was made according to a historical model in Jelling style from the 10th century.
Jelling-style sword chapes were particularly common in the Baltic region, but are also known from other areas. Finds of this type have also been made in England, Norway, Iceland, and Finland.
For fastening, the chape is placed on the tip of the scabbard and is best secured on the side with glue. In addition, there are small openings in the chape that can serve for additional fixing.
Sword chapes have been used since the time of the Celts and Romans. They were always attached to the end of leather or wooden scabbards, serving a protective function – to prevent the scabbard tip from damage – while also having a decorative purpose.
The dimensions of the chape are 6.8 × 4.0 cm, with an inner size of 3.5 × 1.2 cm.
The Viking sword chape is cast from high-quality bronze.
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