It is often thought that Viking helmets had two horns on the top however the helmet used for raids and in battle did not have horns. Horned helmets were only used in religious ceremonies and for display.Viking swords were made of iron with steel edges.t is often thought that Viking helmets had two horns on the top however the helmet used for raids and in battle did not have horns. Horned helmets were only used in religious ceremonies and for display.
If you think gold, or silver are the most expensive metals in the world because we call them âpreciousâ, you are wrong. For starters, other precious metals like platinum and rhodium cost more despite the fact that their prices came down considerably in recent weeks.
Platinumâiridium, alloy of platinum containing from 1 to 30 percent iridium, used for jewelry and surgical pins. A readily worked alloy, platinumâiridium is much harder, stiffer, and more resistant to chemicals than pure platinum, which is relatively soft. 1  Platinumâiridium is also very resistant to high-temperature electric sparks and is widely used for electrical contacts and sparking points.