VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 8TH-10TH CENTURY AD
B8882
Regular price
$355.00
Sale
Just over 1 3/4” width, oval form. Oval, with angled scroll terminals. 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. Surface textured from burial with the silver surface restored for modern wear. On a modern 18” Sterling silver neck mounted polished leather neck cord and jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.