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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 900-1050 AD - Fagan Arms (8202690691246)
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 900-1050 AD - Fagan Arms (8202690691246)
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 900-1050 AD - Fagan Arms (8202690691246)

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD

A8720

$295.00 Sale

Silvered bronze, 1 7/8” diameter, of broad flat form with incised lined borders. The edge pierced for the cross pin seat. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor.  In addition to being more decorative, examples of this form provided added protection with the trailing tails. See current Public Television programming for documentation of these in action. As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored and suspended from a Sterling silver neck chain. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.