{"product_id":"viking-protective-brooch-950-1050-ad-10","title":"VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 950-1050 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge example, about 2 1\/8” (2.07”) height. Circular top with coiled base cross pin. Addorsed tails with pelleted band edges enclosing pelleted motifs each tail. The reverse, plain. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. In addition to being more decorative, examples of this form provided added protection with the trailing tails. See current Public Television programming for documentation of these in action. As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior. As found condition with green patina and surface. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49950307516659,"sku":"C6220","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C6220A.png?v=1784728060","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/viking-protective-brooch-950-1050-ad-10","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}