rusvik brooch Schoenen en laarzen with a sloped brim that

with a sloped brim that deflected projectiles from above

This later type of spangenhelm was employed between the late 11th and mid-13th centuries and may be associated with the Crusades of that era

Horns were worn on the battlefield and during the hunt

linking the wearer to this glorious past

It is a replica of several originals that were used around the 17th century all over Europe

rusvik brooch Schoenen en laarzen with a sloped brim thatThis twisted brooch is a replica of a 9th 10th century original excavated in the East Sea area. It was worn by the Viking of the East Sea area, also called the Rusvik Vikings. This brooch is completely handmade. It measures 4 x 3 cm.