VIKING TANGED ARROWHEAD, 850-1000 AD

Large and well forged, just over 5 ¼” (5.29”) length of flesh-cutting weight intended for war raiding where the opponents would be marginally protected by padded jerkins. The tapered angular point, flat as used for surprise raids on unprotected civilians. Flat one side and low ridged the other. Expanded base to seat in the shaft and tapered tang.  This arrow was made for the classic Viking raid which started with the savage slaughter of anyone encountered until the remaining victims ceased resisting and capitulated to their demands which included seizing anything of value and often, enslaving those fit for the market or their own use.