gotland viking mountain crystal m bronze Middeleeuwse sieraden the cabasset was worn by

the cabasset was worn by infantry in pike and shot formations

It is possible that the wearer was a ritual specialist

It optimally protected the head

These silver coloured wall hooks are sold per set of two

but on different originals from the first century AD

gotland viking mountain crystal m bronze Middeleeuwse sieraden the cabasset was worn byThe piece of jewellery is a replica of an 11th century original found on Gotland. Mountain crystal was also very popular amongst the Vikings during the early Middle Ages. Large and small pieces of mountain crystal were utilised in jewellery. This replica has polished glass in place of mountain crystal.