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The brooch was part of the eacavated Sutton Hoo ship grave
it weighs 879 grams
The (horizontal) roof post is in one piece
The scabbard (saya) is lacquered black in the Kuroishime style
although this particular example has a double-edged blade
12e eeuws vlieger schild Alles The brooch was part ofShields like this were a further development of the originals depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. This type of kite shield was used in armies across Europe from the second half of the 12th century. The shield evolved from the earlier kite shield, which was likely introduced by the Normans around the early 11th century. After the First Crusade, kite shields were adopted by all Christian, Byzantine, and some Islamic armies. They were used by both infantry
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