Viking Urnes Brooch | Antique Brass
£11.17
Forged from solid brass with a darkened antique finish, this Viking Urnes brooch is an essential fastener for your heavy wool cloaks and campaign gear.
Inspired by eleventh-century Scandinavian metalwork, it features the interlaced knotwork and elegant serpent motifs typical of the era.
Built to withstand rugged use in the garrison or on the march, it boasts a sturdy pin and rear tangs for securing to thick garments or leatherwork.
When the autumn winds bite through your layers, a failing clasp is a hazard no man-at-arms can afford. This solid brass disc brooch, steeped in the eleventh-century traditions of the Urnes style, is crafted for those who demand both historical fidelity and unyielding practicality from their kit. Taking its inspiration from the renowned stave church of Urnes in southern Norway, the design showcases the sinuous, interlaced animal motifs and tight knotwork favoured by Norse and Saxon craftsmen alike.
I have inspected many a fastening on my workbench, and the construction here is stout. Unlike flimsy modern replicas that bend under the weight of wet wool, this piece employs a formidable pin capable of piercing thick travelling cloaks, heavy shawls, or sturdy canvas without buckling. Furthermore, the reverse features twin tangs, offering versatile attachment points should you choose to mount it directly upon your leather belts or harness gear.
The brass itself possesses a natural resilience against rust and the corrosive damp of long campaigns. It has been treated with a darkened antique finish, which not only draws out the deep relief of the knotwork but ensures the metal does not gleam unnaturally in the field. Over time and rough usage, the brass will acquire a unique, rich patina, telling the story of your skirmishes and travels. Whether you are assembling gear for a Viking reenactment, outfitting yourself for a gruelling LARP skirmish, or simply fortifying your historical wardrobe, this brooch provides a resolute anchor for your raiment. Wipe it down after a muddy march, and it shall serve you reliably through countless seasons.
