roman bird fibula Renaissance en Tudor kleding Gyda in Old Norse means

Gyda in Old Norse means as much as 'goddess' or 'beautiful'

Wool remains warm even when wet and can repel water

This belt shield is designed in the style of the Galahad armor

The heel of the blade extends through the guard and is riveted to it

roman bird fibula Renaissance en Tudor kleding Gyda in Old Norse meansThe original bird brooch originates from the collection of a private art collector in London and is crafted from sheet silver. The brooch depicts a bird with wings and a tail adorned with punched decoration. Like other Roman bird brooches, this dove fibula features a small eyelet on its tail, suggesting that it was worn in pairs, connected by an intermediate chain. The replica closely matches the dimensions of the historical model, measuring 4. 2 x 1.