VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.900-1000 AD
          
          
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1 1/4” width, oval form with the ends curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added providing significant protection against sword blows. See current Public Broadcasting for Vikings wearing protective brooches. Texture from burial and the silver surface renewed. Mounted with a sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
 
              
             
 
      
    
    
   
           
           
           
           
                 
                 
                 
                 
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      