turtle brooch dorestad Schildbroches & accessoires Christian sources often expressed astonishment

Christian sources often expressed astonishment at the hygiene of the Vikings

Steel type: 9260 carbon steel

it is today a beloved symbol within Asatru and is often associated with protection

6 mm thick steel and reinforced with 1

The scabbard is also made of wood

turtle brooch dorestad Schildbroches & accessoires Christian sources often expressed astonishmentThis 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