Viking schildpad broche Dublin, brons, prijs per stuk Maliënkolders and the blade's full tang

and the blade's full tang is securely fastened to the pommel

9 metre long

The design is inspired by historical armor belts from the 12th-15th centuries

The common soldier of this period could not afford a full suit of plate armor

tempered to a hardness of approximately 48 HRC

Viking schildpad broche Dublin, brons, prijs per stuk Maliënkolders and the blade's full tangThis turtle brooch is a replica of a 9th century original found in the Viking town of Dublin. Similar brooches were mainly worn in the 9th and 10th century by Norse and Swedish Viking women. This turtle brooch is fully hand made, is 6 x 4 x 2,3 cm large and has a bronze colour. Price per piece.