It's a beautiful day in Santa Rosa. Fred lends support. |
Bjornstad and the Freya Lodge members found a lot to
talk about. In the background, Henrik talks to Darryl
Laxo. |
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The Sons of Norway were curious about our displays. Fred,
Brian and Steve man the table. |
One display table focuses on helmets and weaponry. |
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Ed and Henrik begin "The Viking Art of War"
with a Hólmgang, while Brian and Fred look on. |
Steve, Fred, Henrik, Loren, Dan, Jack, Ed and Rick
demonstrate a shield wall. |
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Tory attacks the shield wall first with a sword, then a
spear. Rick and Dan support the front-line troops from
behind with spear and axe.
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Brian prepares to use an arrow against the valiant
defenders.
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Brian would like to use an edged arrow on the shield wall
- but doesn't.
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Rick describes the effectiveness of the Danish axe.
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Jack shows how a Viking shield can be used as an
offensive weapon.
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Henrik demonstrates the effectiveness of mail against a
slashing attack.
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Jack compares a Roman gladius with Viking age swords.
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Some Viking weapons had the maker's name forged into the
blade: Ulfberht in this case. |
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Fred contrasts Viking swords with the curved blade of a
Civil War-era sabre.
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Fred demonstrates a thrusting attack with a 1913 model
cavalry sabre.
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Three daughters of Norway check out the defensive gear. |
... and the weaponry. |
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Then they join Kay and Dori to learn how to spin wool. |
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