bracelet castlethorpe hoard romano british bronze Barbutes an arm protector for his

an arm protector for his sword arm

This replica kettle hat provides strong protection for the head

A spangenhelm was a type of helmet that originated in Central Asia and was introduced into Europe in the 6th century AD

so that the arms could move optimally

during the excavation of burial mound C-15

bracelet castlethorpe hoard romano british bronze Barbutes an arm protector for hisThis one bracelet is based on a find from the Castlethorpe Hoard in Buckinghamshire, a region where several treasure finds have been made that are in the tradition of Celtic and Gallo Roman culture. Such treasures were probably intended not so much for concealment, but as offerings to the gods or the powers of the land bracelets such as these (oath rings) were offered to reinforce the oath bound relationship with the gods. The stylized snake motif at