Viking schildpad broche, Dorestad, brons, prijs per stuk Maliënkolders The combination of rivets and

The combination of rivets and seams throughout the design adds an extra touch of durability and rugged charm

It used to take nearly two months to produce a lorica hamata because of the small rings

the knights of this order were part of the crusader armies that waged the holy war

They offered flexible protection against most weapons but were gradually replaced by iron plate armor from the second half of the 13th century

It is a transitional form

Viking schildpad broche, Dorestad, brons, prijs per stuk Maliënkolders The combination of rivets andThis turtle brooch is a replica of a 9th century piece found in Dorestad (Wijk bij Duurstede), the Netherlands. The turtle brooch was probably imported from Sweden. Similar brooches were worn during the Vendel period in Scandinavia. This turtle brooch is 6,3 x 3 x 1,1 cm large. It can be easily worn using the pin at the back. It has a bronze colour. Price per piece