Angelsaksische fibula Isle of Wight, brons Zwaarden & wapens With more than 80

With more than 80

The neck protection of this helmet consists of two layers

Brooches like this were mainly worn between the 10th and 11th century

its drawbacks were the weight

Angelsaksische fibula Isle of Wight, brons Zwaarden & wapens With more than 80This fibula is a replica of a 6th century original excavated in grave 22, Chessell Down (Isle of Wight, England). This Anglo Saxon fibula is decorated with typical motives of the Great Migration. Similar fibulae were worn by Germanic people, like the Franks, Merovingians and Lombards, from North West Europe to North Italy. This fibula is made of bronze and measures 9 x 4 cm.