VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, 9-10 C. AD

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

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

Circular bronze, 7/8" diameter of near-flat compressed circular section, indented for the cross pin. Surface textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooc

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

Large example, 2 3/16” height of omega form. Oval top with large medially ridged spatulate terminals with transversely notched transitions. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooche

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

Over 1 3/4" width, oval form 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

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.

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

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, over 1 1/8" diameter. Circular with both sides rounded to an oval section. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection ag

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, 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

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

Cambridgeshire, England. Circular bronze, about 3/4" diameter of rounded section and tapered cross pin. Surface textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal br