VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE 9th-10th C.AD

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

10th century AD. Silvered bronze, over 1 1/8" diameter, relief decorated as a continuous floral swag or wreath. Notched for its cross pin which is intact. Surface textured from burial. Professionally

Circular bronze, just under 1” diameter. Rounded face angled to form ridged edged in and out. The surface with texture from burial. Professionally conserved and the silver surface restored. On a

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Silvered bronze, about 7/8” diameter. Circular of very heavy diamond section resulting in ridged edges, in and out. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored, on a modern polis

Circular bronze, 1 1/2” diameter. Circular, slotted for the cross pin. Slightly domed and line bordered with eight radial groups of three stipple lines The surface with light texture from burial

Bronze, just under 1 3/4” diameter of slightly domed form. Broadband with line borders flanking a series of radiant sun motifs, probably representing Sol the sun deity. Slotted for the captive c

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Bronze, just under 1 1/8" diameter of flat form. Broadband with line borders flanking punched asterisk decoration. Slotted for the captive cross pin. Worn in multiples attached to leather or heavy woo

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inch width with flattened terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these wer

Jewelry: Good Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Circular bronze, just under 1 inch diameter with rounded face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inches wide with scroll terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these were

Item: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th century Material: Bronze Size: 1 inch Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sw

Bronze, just under 1” diameter with rounded face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and in fact, were a for

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

Worn in numbers on the surface of 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 programmi

10th Century. Bronze, just under 1" diameter. Circular, with rounded faces and ridged edge. The surface is textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the pure silver surface restored. On a mod

Circular bronze, 7/8” diameter with rounded faces both sides. Lightly textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection

Gilt bronze. Just under 1” width. A double bordered heart of naturalistic (uncusped) form, a popular theme for Viking heart pendants. The sides nubbed as a saltire. Complementary nub to the bott

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just over 7/8 inch diameter. Rounded front relief modeled as a floral swag or wreath. Flat back forming a ridged edge. The delicate cross pin ringed through the broa