RARE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, 9th CENTURY

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 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

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

Vikings wore small metal brooches of various types on their jerkins to provide a measure of protection against sword cuts as well as for decoration. They were, in fact, were a form of armor. See curre

Bronze, just over 1" diameter, the front in relied roped motif (worn from burial)h. The back flat. Worn in multiples attached to leather or heavy wool jerkins, this example is easily capable of absorb

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, large, just under 1 1/4" diameter of domed form. Broadband probably decorated originally, now obscured by degradation from burial. Slotted for the captive cross pin. Worn in multiples attached

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

Bronze, under 1” (0.90”) diameter. Low rounded face with flat back. The edge notched for the cross pin. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as 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

Bronze, under 3/4 “ (0.67”) diameter. Low rounded face with flat back. The edge notched for the cross pin. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well

Bronze, under 1” (0.88”) diameter. Low rounded face with lightly roped or reeded pattern. The front worn from use. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as s

Bronze, well just under 1" diameter. Low rounded faces on both sides forming rounded edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection f

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

Jewelry: Rare Viking Protective Brooch Date: 10th Century Material: Bronze Size: Circle just under 1" diameter The face is decorated with a centered band of raised nubs and bronze with fine green pati

Silvered bronze. Just under 1" diameter. Rounded faces, front and back forming a ridged edge. The edge indented for the cross pin. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a me

Silvered bronze. Just over 7/8" diameter. Domed section with slightly concave back and rounded front meeting as a ridge. The edge indented for the cross pin. When fastened to the jerkin, these small m

Silvered bronze. Just over 7/8” (0.88”)" diameter. Rounded faces, front and back forming a ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protec

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