VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE 10th-11th 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

Variation of this basic Viking accessory. These were 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 f

Bronze, well over 1 1/4" diameter. Low rounded faces on both sides forming ridged edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection from

Good example, circular bronze, just over 3/4" diameter of the thick section with flat faces and ridged outer edge. The surface with light texture from burial. Professionally conserved and the silver s

Circular bronze, just over 3/4” diameter of circular form and rounded diamond. The surface with light texture from burial. Professionally conserved and the silver surface restored. On a modern S

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 broad rounded faces and ridged edge. The surface is lightly textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the pure silver surface rest

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, exceptionally large, just under 2 3/8" diameter of slightly domed form. Broadband with line borders flanking curvilinear floral (?) decoration, now mostly obscured by degradation from burial.

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

A rare variation of this basic Viking accessory. These were worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, w

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

Variation of this basic Viking accessory. These were 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 f

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

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

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just over 7/8 inch diameter. Rounded front relief modeled as a floral swag or wreath. Flatback forming a ridged edge. The cross pin is seated in a notch. Worn from u

10th-11th Century AD. Gilt bronze, over 3/4 inch diameter. Rounded front and flat back forming a ridged edge. The cross pin is seated in a notch. Worn from use and textured from burial, obscuring the

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 78" diameter. Oval section with ridged outed edge and tapered cross pin. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against swo