Viking protective armour brooch/necklace 1000-1100AD

Details

• Silvered bronze pendant/brooch
• 2 cm (0.88 inch)diameter
• Rounded faces, front and back forming a ridged edge
• When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armour
• As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior
• Surface textured from burial
• Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored
• Suspended from a 45 cm (18 inch) black leather necklace for everyday wear
• Total weight 8.19 gm
• A strong reminder of our ancient past