{"product_id":"vik-39n","title":"VIK-39N - Viking Archers  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-39N – Viking Archers | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Viking warriors are often associated with swords, axes and shields, archery also played an important role in their military activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the historical information provided by John Jenkins Designs, the Vikings made considerable use of bows during warfare on both land and sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchery was not restricted to ordinary warriors. Nobles and kings also took pride in their skill with the bow and their ability to shoot accurately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViking bows were mainly constructed from elm, although yew was also used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs describes how the Leidang, the Scandinavian naval levy system, included bows among the equipment provided for ships. Records indicate that one bow and 24 arrows could be supplied for every two oarsmen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIK-39N – Viking Archers by John Jenkins Designs is a four-figure set depicting Viking archers preparing to fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set includes two standing archers and two kneeling archers, each represented in a ready-to-shoot position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese figures provide an excellent addition to Viking infantry formations and complement other archery figures in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Age of Arthur – The Vikings range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242919256346,"sku":"VIK-39N","price":254.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VIK-39N.jpg?v=1793181938","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vik-39n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}