Viking Archers (standing ready to fire in tan tunic, kneeling ready to fire in blue tunic), the Vikings, The Age of Arthur--two figures
$90.00
Item Number: VIK-39B
Viking Archers (standing ready to fire in tan tunic, kneeling ready to fire in blue tunic), the Vikings, The Age of Arthur
VIKING ARCHERS
The Vikings made considerable use of the bow, both on land and at sea. Not only was it used to a considerable extent by the bondi (in Norway and Sweden the word “bow” could even be used to mean a warrior), but also it was used by nobles and kings, who took great pride in their personal accuracy.
Viking bows were mainly made from elm, although yew was also used.
In the Leidang, bows were provided as part of the ship’s equipment. It was known that a bow and 24 arrows were supplied per 2 oarsmen. This suggests that up to 50 percent of a Viking national army might in fact be bow armed.
Released in NOVEMBER 2023.
