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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry
FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 4 3/4 - Picardi Jewelry
FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 4 3/4 - Picardi Jewelry

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD

B9327

Regular price $265.00 Sale

About 3/4” (0.72”) width, oval form. 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 a protective brooch. This example, based on its small size, was surely worn as jewelry only, by a woman. Light texture from burial and the 24karat gold surface renewed. Mounted with an 18” modern gilt Sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.