• Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch
  • Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch
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Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch

$44.98 USD
$44.98 USD
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Highlights

This authentic replica of an Anglo-Saxon bow brooch is the ideal accessory for history buffs and reenactors of the Early Middle Ages.

  • Precisely replicated historical garment clasp from the Anglo-Saxon era
  • High-quality craftsmanship in polished brass for a coherent appearance
  • Equipped with a sturdy steel pin for secure attachment to fabrics
  • Handy proportions with a total length of approximately 55 mm
  • Perfectly suited for portraying characters from the Migration Period
  • Functional piece of jewelry for stylishly fastening cloaks and garments
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch
Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch
Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch

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Questions about the product Elegant Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch

What are the dimensions of this Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch, and for which historical period is it best suited?

This Anglo-Saxon brass bow brooch is approximately 55 mm long. It is ideal for reenactment and LARP, particularly for the Migration Period and the Early Middle Ages (approximately the 5th to 7th centuries). It complements the clothing of Anglo-Saxons, Germanic tribes, Slavs, or Rus' peoples perfectly.
What material is the needle of this Anglo-Saxon brooch made of, and for what type of garments was it typically used?

The pin of this Anglo-Saxon bow brooch is made of steel, while the rest of the body is made of brass. Historically, such brooches were used as decorative fasteners for garments like cloaks, tunics, or coats to keep the fabric securely fastened.
What social significance did this bow brooch have in Anglo-Saxon society, and at which historical sites have similar pieces of jewelry been discovered?

In Anglo-Saxon society, the bow brooch served as a prestigious status symbol, predominantly found in the graves of upper-class women, underscoring their high social standing. Important historical sites of similar jewelry include Chessell Down on the Isle of Wight, Kent, and the famous Sutton Hoo site in Suffolk.
What symbolic meaning do the different head shapes of Anglo-Saxon bow brooches have, and how do they reflect the cultural exchange between continental and Scandinavian tribes?

The various head shapes of Anglo-Saxon bow brooches, such as the rectangular or semicircular headplate, served as symbols of the social status and representative importance of their upper-class wearers. They reflect cultural exchange, evolving from Scandinavian and Northern European forms of the Migration Period and spreading to England, often combining Scandinavian models with continental manufacturing techniques and ornamentation.