Hufa, Padded Hood, Natural GRIMFROST KIDS Sub-title: The Old Norse Reader

Sub-title: The Old Norse Reader

The shield boss protected the warrior's hand that held the shield

Holds 3 dl (10

3 inches (30 x 11 cm)

and "dancing man with horned head-dress and man with spear wearing wolf skin"

Hufa, Padded Hood, Natural GRIMFROST KIDS Sub-title: The Old Norse ReaderThis thick quilted, padded hood is to be worn under a helmet to offer comfort and maximise protection. Wearing some form of padding under a helmet necessary in combat. While the metal protects against cuts, the padding effectively absorbs the force of the blow. Wearing a helmet without any padding at all would cause severe blunt trauma. Even though there are no archaeological evidence that points at what form of padding Vikings used, it is still safe