VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.870-1066

Large example, 2 ¼" height of omega form. Circular top with large triangular terminals decorated in pelleted triangles. The junctions with triple pellet decoration. When fastened to the jerkin, t

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

Just under 2 3/8" width, oval form with the ends deeply reeded and curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added providing signif

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

Diminutive example of a large heavy type. Just under 5/8" width, of very delicate proportions with scrolled terminals and slender cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each

About 1 5/8" width (1.66"), oval form with the ends reeded and curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added providing significan

Circular bronze, 7/8” diameter with rounded faces both sides. Lightly textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection

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.

Gilt bronze with oval top, over 3/4” diameter with the cross pin. Over 1 ½” height plus the loop. The terminals flared to long broad medially ridged tails. When fastened to the jerkin

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

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

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

Diminutive example of a encountered in larger size. Silvered bronze with oval top, over 1/2" in width, with the cross pin. The terminals flared to long broad tails with the skillfully sculpted transit

Oval about 1 1/4” (1.19”)width, oval form with the ends flattened and curled. Original cross pin. Worn in numbers on the leather war jerkin, at an ounce each, a few pounds could be added p

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 of broad form, over 3/4” (0.86”) diameter. Rounded section. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and,

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

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

Silvered bronze, 7/8" diameter. Circular, of rounded section with flat back. Worn and textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure

Circular bronze, 7/8” (0.87”) diameter. Circular section. Tapered cross pin. The surface with textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the silver surface restored. On an 18&#8221

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