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FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry
FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry
FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry
FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelry


FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH C.850-1050 AD

B9132

$335.00 Sale

Just under 2 1/8” (2.12”) width, oval form. The ends flattened, reeded 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.