The 7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath (http://warfare.gq/WRG/Dark_Ages-65-Scandinavian_Warrior-7C.htm) is probably based on a
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot (and a spear?). Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (http://warfare.gq/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-I-1.htm)
A Guldgubber (Gullgubber) [little old man of gold] is some kind of religious object.
Another example of a Guldgubber depicting a staff bearer with a beard. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (http://warfare.gq/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-II-6.htm)
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7th century Scandinavian Warrior in 'Armies of the Dark Ages 600-1066' by Ian Heath (http://warfare.cf/WRG/Dark_Ages-65-Scandinavian_Warrior-7C.htm)
Guldgubber depicting a drinker with a cup without foot. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (http://warfare.cf/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-I-1.htm)
Guldgubber depicting a staff bearer with a beard. Vendel period. Sorte Muld, Bornholm, Denmark. (http://warfare.cf/6C-11C/Denmark-Vendel_Guldgubber-Bornholm-A-II-6.htm)
Druzhina
Scandinavian Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers (http://warfare.gq/Norse.htm)
Hello Druzhina, long time no see. You.okay?
What Will said.
Welcome back.
Cheers - Phil :)
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