EXCEPTIONAL VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 950-1050 AD

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Gilt bronze, 7/8” diameter wreath form with foliage alternating with the clasped hands motif. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protectio

Gilt bronze, 1" diameter. This circular example formed with a ring of raised nubs on the front face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of prot

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

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

Gilt bronze, just over 1" diameter. Broad face with faint suggestion of a wreath pattern. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection agai

Gilt bronze, 3/4” width. 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

Gilt bronze, 7/8" diameter. Circular, of rounded section with radial triple bar clusters. Lightly worn and textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooche

Gilt bronze. Circular, just under 1" diameter with broad, rounded face. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and

Silvered bronze of broad form, just over 3/4” diameter. Broad rounded face front and back meeting as a ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of

Silvered bronze of broad form, over 1" diameter. Broad rounded face and flat back. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in f

Silvered bronze of broad form, just under 7/8" diameter. Broad rounded face front and back meeting as a ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of prote

Bronze, just over 1" (1.02”) in diameter, robust form. Round form and section with tapered cross pin. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection aga

Silvered bronze of broad form, just under 7/8" in diameter. Broad rounded face front and back meeting as a ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of pr

Silvered bronze, worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, to provide a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television programming for d

Gilt bronze, over 1" diameter. Circular, of rounded section and of roped or coiled form. Worn and textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provide