In the Viking Age, arm rings were far more than mere jewelry; they served as an important status symbol, expressing wealth, dignity, and social standing, as well as a pledge of allegiance to a leader. They also functioned as a form of portable currency (hacksilver), since in a time without widespread monetary systems, pieces of metal could be hacked off to pay for goods. To adjust the size of this model, hold the arm ring at both ends and gently and slowly bend it until the desired opening angle is reached, avoiding applying concentrated pressure to delicate decorations such as the dragon heads.