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They were typically made of wood and covered with leather and had a metal boss (a round protrusion) in the centre, which could be used to deflect blows from weapons. Viking shields were often decorated with designs, such as geometric patterns or the colours of the warrior's clan or family. In combat, Viking shields were used to protect the warrior's body from attacks by swords, axes, and other weapons. 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The ship measure 3cm wide and has two pins and clasps so that it sits correctly when worn. The pin badge is mounted on an information card, which has images of a Viking dragon, Odin’s mask and spiral patterns down the sides on the front and describes about the Vikings on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vikings (from Old Norse Viking) were seafaring people from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In texts such as Icelandic sagas, the phase \"to go on a Viking\" implies participation in a raiding activity or piracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Viking Age in European history was from the late 8th to the mid-11th centuries. During this period the Vikings left Scandinavia and raided, traded, explored, and settled in wide areas of Europe including Britain and Ireland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key success of the Vikings was down to their extraordinary shipbuilding skills. 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