turtle brooch dorestad silvered Keltische sieraden & hangers The original is nowadays part

The original is nowadays part of the Hofjagd und Rüstkammer in Vienna

6 mm chain mail was already worn in the time of the Celts and Romans but it was even still used in the 17th century by the armies in India

it will keep your head and neck warm

it served as an undergarment beneath chainmail or a cuirass to prevent chafing

Grip length: 14

turtle brooch dorestad silvered Keltische sieraden & hangers The original is nowadays partThis 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.