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  • Collection: Medievalism on the Streets

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This strangely weapon-less Lego Viking warrior was used as an in-store display piece. The warrior is approximately one metre high and is wearing helmet with the horns associated with the Vikings in popular portrayals. His shield features two…

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The logo for the Australian National Rugby League team the Canberra Raiders is the head of a Viking warrior wearing a horned helmet. The hair and beard of the Viking has a green tinge to match the colour of the team’s jumpers. The helmet…

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Sword World Australasia is a Perth-based company which specialises in creating high quality military swords and accessories. A large number of period swords are available, including many from the medieval period, such as those associated with the…

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The New Varangian Guard are an Australian historical re-enactment group with fifteen branches throughout Australia. The group concentrate on the Byzantine (or Eastern Roman) Empire, particularly between the ninth and thirteenth centuries. During most…

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A photograph of a camouflaged piece of modern equipment at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The painted canvas of medieval-styled stone/brickwork and door cleverly hides a bulky item on a trailer. The theme was continued against the weatherboard…

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The Kingdom of Lochac is the name used by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) for a fictional kingdom comprising Australia, New Zealand and their Antarctic territories. Lochac is one of nineteen kingdoms worldwide. Australia itself…

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The logo of the Australian company Kent International Movers features a winged dragon. Dragons are found in numerous medieval stories, on artefacts, and as a heraldic device where it evoked courage and nobility. The current flag of Wales/Cymru…

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The White Knights for Justice are a society who represents victims of injustice. They were founded in 1992 and are based in the Gold Coast suburb of Southport, Queensland, and were founded by a member of the Special Air Services Regiment (SAS), and…

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