RARE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE 10th-11th CENT

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Bronze, just over 1" diameter, the front and back of low rounded form resulting in a sharp outed edge. Worn in multiples attached to leather or heavy wool jerkins, this example is easily capable of ab

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

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

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

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

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