VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD

Silvered bronze. Over 1 1/4” diameter. Circular with opposed angled hatch panels hand engraved. 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. 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 silver overlay restored and suspended from a Sterling silver mounted polished leather neck cord. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.