VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD

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Just under 2 ⅝" (2.61”) width, oval form, deeply reeded or roped with the ends curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added providing significant protection against sword blows. See current Public Broadcasting for Vikings wearing protective brooches. Light surface texture from burial and the silver surface renewed. Mounted with a modern Sterling silver mounted polished leather neck chain, for modern wear. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.

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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 850-1050 AD

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FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C. 950-1050 AD: Large example, over 2” height of omega form. Circular top with large triangular terminals decorated in pelleted triangles. The bottoms with triple pellet decoration. When fastened to the jerkin,

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VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY: Round with rounded face and flat edges, 0.51” inside diameter and 0.59” outside. The use of beard rings by Vikings is well documented though very few genuine examples survive. Surface text

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ANCIENT VIKING RAIDER'S TANGED ARROWHEAD, 10th-11th C.: 4 3/4" length, well-forged iron of leaf shape with spread foot and tapered tang. Flat both sides which were characteristic of Viking arrows used for surprise raids where the victims wore no protective

ANCIENT VIKING RAIDER'S TANGED ARROWHEAD, 10th-11th C.

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 9TH-11TH CENTURY 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

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FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.950-1050 AD: Large example, over 2 1/8" height of omega form. Oval top with large triangular terminals with pellet triangles within roped borders and mirror image pellet arrangements, probably with supernatural ce

FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.950-1050 AD

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VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY

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