Drinking Horn Terminal, Varoy Runes and Gods "A Shieldmaiden was a woman

"A Shieldmaiden was a woman who had chosen to fight as a warrior in Norse folklore and mythology

These brooches have been found at several locations in Norway

" --Philip Parker

The original pair (Petersen Typology P48/49) we have based these on are found in the Norwegian Universitetsmuseene

Norse women wore pairs of oval brooches to fasten the shoulder straps of a tunic worn over other garments

Drinking Horn Terminal, Varoy Runes and Gods "A Shieldmaiden was a womanA bronze terminal for your drinking horn in the shape of a beast's head. It is a reproduction of a find made in Vary, Vikna in Norway. Size: 4. 3 inches (11 cm) long Diameter of hole: 18 mm at the opening. Material: Bronze Drinking Horn not included. Bought separately. Due to the new regulations for US packages shipped from abroad, this product will be subject to checks from FDA, FWS and or APHIS. This could lead to short delays on orders containing