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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelers
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelers
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelers
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD - Picardi Jewelers

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD

A8438

$165.00 Sale

Silvered bronze of broad, flat form, over 1 1/3” diameter with hatched recessed edges and high rounded face central band.. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor.  In addition to being more decorative, examples of this form provided added protection with the trailing tails. See current Public Television programming for documentation of these in action. As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored and suspended from a Sterling silver neck chain. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.