The owners of these cross axes were not necessarily Christian, but the axes reflect the strong Christian currents that existed in this part of the Viking period. Part of the State Theatre collection of cinema scores and parts, mainly used for silent movies, but including musical materials associated with talking. Much of Battle Axe is the same, with humor, seriousness, and suspense, sometimes in the mix at the same time. Although I was amused, I also understood his response. However, it is more likely that they were reserved for ceremonial purposes. Part of me found the character of Dorsey and his reaction (dare I say overreaction) to discovering he had been adopted at birth as humorous. Research indicates that such axes were robust enough for practical use. These mysterious axes had a partially solid head that featured a cross motif. Design problems Ceremonial axe from Obelisks Temple, Byblos. The purpose of the axe was to pierce and cut. It was designed to be swung by the handle, with the head brought forcefully down on the enemy. There were also the cross axes of the later Viking period. A battle axe had a relatively short wooden handle, with a lethal head of either metal or stone. This is decorated with silver and copper inlay in patterns that possibly form an animal figure. Another example of an axe that must have belonged to a magnate is the long-bladed axe from Over Hornbæk, near Randers. The axe from the magnate’s grave at Mammen in Jutland, for example, is decorated with inlaid silver decoration. All the axes are made of iron, but some are more elaborately decorated than others. They have been found in the richly furnished warrior graves of the Viking Age, as well as in simple graves, in which the deceased had little to accompany them on their last journey. The battle axe became out of use after the seventeenth century because battles were fought with.

The handle has a wooden appearance and the blade looks well-worn. This toy weapon measures 15 inches in length. Whilst the swords of the Viking Age were preserved for the use of just a few, many Vikings owned axes. The weapon was mainly used against heavily armored cavalry. Tear enemies apart using this War Battle Axe.

Parts of a battle axe