VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, 9th-10th 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inch width with flattened terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these wer

Jewelry: Good Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Circular bronze, just under 1 inch diameter with rounded face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches

Jewelry: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th Century AD Material: Bronze Size: 1 5/8 inches wide with scroll terminals and cross pin Fastened in multiples to the heavy fighting jerkin, these were

Item: Viking Protective Brooch Date: 9th-10th century Material: Bronze Size: 1 inch Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sw

Bronze, just under 1” diameter with rounded face. 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 for

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

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

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

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

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