FINE ANCIENT VIKING TANGED ARROWHEAD C.850-1000 AD

4” length. Point forged with a distinct medial ridge on each side transitioning to a flat about 2/3 from the tip. A specifically purposed armor piercing point for open field battle with adversaries wearing padded and thick leather armor. Vikings ships could be detected at sea and their victims often had time and resources to prepare for open field war. This example is particularly finely forged and of a weight to match the best protection at the time