Schildpadbroche 'Akershus', verzilverd Maliën en pantser in the Carolingian period

in the Carolingian period

which suggests caftans were closed with a brooch or pin

While an armet opened sideways via two large hinged cheekpieces

These guards protect the wrists and are made of a high quality black cowhide

the 11th century AD

Schildpadbroche 'Akershus', verzilverd Maliën en pantser in the Carolingian periodThis tortoise brooch is a replica of a Viking find from Akershus in Norway and belongs to the Petersen type P42. This type of oval braced fibula was mainly worn in the second half of the 9th century and is decorated with open ornamental work in the characteristic Borre style. Tortoise brooches were worn in pairs on the shoulder straps of the Viking dress and served as both a fastener and a status symbol. This version is from silvered bronze and