Birka Viking Fibula: Historical Bronze Replica

The original Birka Viking brooch dates back to the Viking Age of the 10th century. This type of brooch was probably originally used to fasten and decorate clothing, for example to hold together the neckline of a tunic or shirt, or to fasten cloaks.

The Birka Viking brooch is available in bronze and silver-plated bronze. For secure attachment to medieval clothing, the brooch features a sturdy pin on the back, making it ideal as a brooch for tunics, a closure for cloaks, or for attaching brooch chains.

The detailed decorations of the Birka Viking brooch are designed in the art-historical Borre style. The replica measures approximately 6.5 x 3.8 cm, corresponding to the original historical find from the 10th century and ensuring an authentic look on Viking clothing.

Besides Birka, Viking Age equal-arm fibulae are known from important sites such as Hedeby (Germany), Kaupang (Norway), and various graves on Gotland. While the Birka replica impresses with its geometric patterns and a compact, symmetrical form typical of the 9th to 10th centuries, regional variants often exhibit specific differences: Gotlandic fibulae frequently display a more pronounced animal style (predatory animal style) and are often cast more solidly, while finds from Hedeby sometimes show simpler, linear decorations or Frankish influences in the manufacturing technique.