🥇 BANNER Viking/Saxon Cloisonné Brooch - Find of the year!

[CRUSADER]

I wanted to do a separate post for this one, as it deserved it! I dedicate this post to Jeff of PA & his most recent comments on one of my latest posts.

This amazing condition plate brooch dates to the 10th-11th C AD. Our Viking period, & these brooches have strong associations with our settled Anglo-Scandinavian folk. However, no reason the Anglo-Saxon's could not have worn them. Because of the workmanship there are many that debate these must have been a high status piece.

It's not only my find of the year but my best Viking period piece ever.

Context;
Last 5 days I've nearly detected for 35 hrs.
On this field it was my most ambitious grid length that I have ever attempted, over 30% longer than average. It took 20 minutes per run with an average of 4 digs per run, meaning a stopping time of less than 2 minutes.(& you know I don't walk slow)
Cru'Dad & I had to systematically cover 14 acres.(28 combined hrs on this field)

Here is what else we found today:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...ronze-age-metal-working-site.html#post5087261

 

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[MichiganMan]

Was this broach worn in conjunction with a cloak? Or to clasp a cloak or piece of clothing?

 

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[CRUSADER]

Was this broach worn in conjunction with a cloak? Or to clasp a cloak or piece of clothing?

As far as I'm aware, it was high status bling, not that functional.

 

[rreahard]

AWESOME find!! Huge congrats!!

 

[birdman]

Another amazing save Cru, your home must be like a museum.

 

[nov2101]

I enjoyed the context of you giving great detail on how difficult the hobby is but it pays off on a great find!!!!!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Great post, AWESOME FIND!!!
Congrats and HH

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Outstanding !!!

The Viking's were truly amazing people !
As far as I'm concerned any Viking find - is as good as it gets in this hobby !

 

[pepperj]

Outstanding !!!

The Viking's were truly amazing people !
As far as I'm concerned any Viking find - is as good as it gets in this hobby !

I guess it's never too late to say congratulations on an amazing recovery. 👏

 

[EDavis]

I wanted to do a separate post for this one, as it deserved it! I dedicate this post to Jeff of PA & his most recent comments on one of my latest posts.

This amazing condition plate brooch dates to the 10th-11th C AD. Our Viking period, & these brooches have strong associations with our settled Anglo-Scandinavian folk. However, no reason the Anglo-Saxon's could not have worn them. Because of the workmanship there are many that debate these must have been a high status piece.

It's not only my find of the year but my best Viking period piece ever.

Context;
Last 5 days I've nearly detected for 35 hrs.
On this field it was my most ambitious grid length that I have ever attempted, over 30% longer than average. It took 20 minutes per run with an average of 4 digs per run, meaning a stopping time of less than 2 minutes.(& you know I don't walk slow)
Cru'Dad & I had to systematically cover 14 acres.(28 combined hrs on this field)

Here is what else we found today:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...ronze-age-metal-working-site.html#post5087261

What I wouldn’t give to find artifacts like that…and Anglo Saxons…Amazing 🤘

 

[Gare]

GREAT FIND !!

 

[Digger RJ]

I wanted to do a separate post for this one, as it deserved it! I dedicate this post to Jeff of PA & his most recent comments on one of my latest posts.

This amazing condition plate brooch dates to the 10th-11th C AD. Our Viking period, & these brooches have strong associations with our settled Anglo-Scandinavian folk. However, no reason the Anglo-Saxon's could not have worn them. Because of the workmanship there are many that debate these must have been a high status piece.

It's not only my find of the year but my best Viking period piece ever.

Context;
Last 5 days I've nearly detected for 35 hrs.
On this field it was my most ambitious grid length that I have ever attempted, over 30% longer than average. It took 20 minutes per run with an average of 4 digs per run, meaning a stopping time of less than 2 minutes.(& you know I don't walk slow)
Cru'Dad & I had to systematically cover 14 acres.(28 combined hrs on this field)

Here is what else we found today:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...ronze-age-metal-working-site.html#post5087261

Very Cool!!!! Congrats!!!!