This sword hilt once belonged to a high-status Viking ⚔️ A Viking warrior could show off his status in the weapons he carried. Although the blade does not survive, this sword hilt is one of the most ornate types, with brass and silver plates. Its delicate design shows the wealth of the owner rather than their skill as a swordsman. ✨ The hilt was discovered in 1830 in a mound at Kildonnan, on the Isle of Eigg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The field that it was found in is called Dail Sithean, the field of the m