turtle brooch british museum silvered Messen the tunic was worn in

the tunic was worn in an airy and simple style with a basic design

because the impact causes great damage

this was especially useful if someone went on a long journey such as a pilgrimage

The edge appears to be just made of steel including imitation steel rivets

The beautiful roundel is naturally based on the many images from the combat books by Albrecht Dürer

turtle brooch british museum silvered Messen the tunic was worn inThis turtle brooch is a replica of a 9th century original, which is nowadays exhibited in the British Museum in London. Similar brooches were mainly worn in the 9th and 10th century by Norse and Swedish Viking women.