Angelsaksische fibula Isle of Wight, brons Zwaarden & wapens The neck protection of this

The neck protection of this helmet consists of two layers

its drawbacks were the weight

A hair or beard bead with runes

de grip is gemaakt van been en brons

In the 16th century

Angelsaksische fibula Isle of Wight, brons Zwaarden & wapens The neck protection of thisThis 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.