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The shield boss protected the warrior's hand that held the shield
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The brooches are used to fasten the shoulder straps in the front
such as in the Orkeyinga Saga where Jarl Rögnvald Kali Kolsson tops his list of nine boasts with his skill at Hnefatafl
This book should prove a fascinating and rewarding read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Viking world
Tortoise Brooches, Birka Home Decor The shield boss protected theA pair of detailed Viking tortoise brooches found in Birka, Sweden. Tortoise brooches (dress brooches) are worn in pairs on the front of a Viking woman's dress. It was customary to suspend a string of beads and charms between them. The brooches are sold in pairs. Size: 8,4 x 6 cm (3. 3" x 2. 3") Material: Bronze Norse women wore pairs of oval brooches to fasten the shoulder straps of a tunic worn over other garments. Beads of amber, wood or glass may
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