Viking Norse Raven Brooch Shield-maiden at the base

at the base

This brooch has a closed loop at the bottom to attach a chain or other decorative charm

which is very rare in early Germanic languages

Pendant height 1"

This Viking hair pin features intricate Norse knot work with an open design

Viking Norse Raven Brooch Shield-maiden at the baseThis Viking brooch features an ornate Norse Raven in flight . Measures 2 1 8" long and 1" wide. Made of Zinc Alloy. Sold as 1 piece Brooches were worn by both men and women in the Viking age and were most commonly made of bronze. Hugin and Munin (pronounced "HOO gin" and "MOO nin"; Old Norse Huginn and Muninn, are two ravens who help the god Odin. Ravens were of great significance to the Vikings and revered as a sign from the Gods when they appeared.