viking brooch tranby silvered

viking brooch tranby silveredThe Viking brooch is a replica of a 10th century original excavated in Tranby, Norway. Crafted during the transitional period between the Jellinge and Borre art styles, it reflects the aesthetic of its era. Decorations of this kind were worn by the Vikings in the form of a brooch. Originally, such decorations were employed by the early Franks as sword scabbard and shield ornaments.

The buckle is produced in brass

permitting further customisation of your outfit

The Order of St Benedict provides a middle ground between the practical aspects of monastic communal life and individual spiritual growth

it is nonetheless considerably lighter in weight than a wooden shield

whilst the fabric at the collar

and similar colours that were less costly to produce

running and riding on horseback

The pilum is a replica of originals employed by the Roman legionaries around the 1st–2nd century AD

The spearhead is wrapped round with silver thread and a brass casing

The neck may be fastened with a cord

making it particularly well-suited to labourers and sailors

and the grip approximately 12 cm