Tortoise Brooches, Birka Home Decor which gives good protection and

which gives good protection and a historical appearance

"Eril" could be equalent of a chieftain in Proto-Norse language

The brooches are used to fasten the shoulder straps in the front

1 x Horn cup

This book should prove a fascinating and rewarding read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Viking world

Tortoise Brooches, Birka Home Decor which gives good protection andA pair of detailed Viking tortoise brooches found in Birka, Sweden. Tortoise brooches (dress brooches) are worn in pairs on the front of a Viking woman's dress. It was customary to suspend a string of beads and charms between them. The brooches are sold in pairs. Size: 8,4 x 6 cm (3. 3" x 2. 3") Material: Bronze Norse women wore pairs of oval brooches to fasten the shoulder straps of a tunic worn over other garments. Beads of amber, wood or glass may