irish brigid cross earrings silvered bronze Materialen levende geschiedenis They were usually worn over

They were usually worn over the hauberk and provided protection to these particularly vulnerable areas

From the beginning of the 14th century

these shields meet high safety standards

The sword is battle-ready and is constructed with a 3 mm thick blade

It serves as a more affordable alternative to a real piece of jewellery

irish brigid cross earrings silvered bronze Materialen levende geschiedenis They were usually worn overThis couple earrings shows the Irish St. Brigid's cross, traditionally woven from reed with four arms ending in a woven square center section. The cross is traditionally made in Ireland on the eve of St Brigid'ss Day (February 1) and hung above doors or windows, to protect the house and residents. The symbol is probably older than Christianity: in pre Christian Irish mythology, Brigid was one of the Tuatha D Danann. According to tradition, Saint