An ancient axe from the Viking era, dated to 900 Century AD . The iron part is hand chiseled by an iron smith and sharpened. It is covered with dark patina. The handle is made from old, original Bog Oak which can be dated centuries ago. The handle has natural cracks, which do not affect the handling. The handle has smooth edging after many years of use. According to legend, this axe was brought by Nordic Vikings in 900 AD to Kievan Russ due to their migration from Varag to Greek. From Skandinavian North to Mediteranian South. Founder of Moscow, Grand Duke of Kiev, Yuri Dolgorukiy 1099 to 1157 had this brought with him in his hunting and travel trips. Ivan III the Great, Grand Duke of Moscow, 1462 to 1505, had this axe in his treasure palata. Ivan the Terrible IV, 1547 to 1584 Grand Prince of all Russia was playing with this axe as a child, and later used it as an executioners axe, Polatcha, to cut the heads on Lobnoye Mesto. This axe was displayed on several military shows and received multiple awards. Relic of Russian History. Russian And Viking Historical Collectibles, Swords And Knives, Arms And Armor.

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