FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD
          
          
B5033
          
           
              
          
        
       
        
          
        
      
            
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                  $425.00
                
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          Just under 2 1/2” (2.48”) width, oval form of spiral or roped section. The ends flattened and 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. Quite crisp with the pure silver surface renewed. Mounted with an 18” modern gilt Sterling silver mounted leather neck cord for modern wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
          
          
          
             
              
             
 
      
    
    
   
           
           
           
           
                 
                 
                 
                 
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      