Alemannische sierschijf Hailfingen, 5e eeuw, brons Lord of the Rings with the seams well protected

with the seams well protected on the inside

velvet garments symbolized prosperity and prestige and were highly fashionable

This Crusader tabard is made from high-quality split leather with a broad cross stitched on the chest from natural linen

The horse head on this drinking horn is therefore more than a decorative detail

Swords like this were very popular in medieval France and were used in sword and shield combination

Alemannische sierschijf Hailfingen, 5e eeuw, brons Lord of the Rings with the seams well protectedThis decorative disk is a reproduction of a find from a 5th century Alemannic grave in Hailfingen (grave no. 9). Whether the eagle motifs on the disc have a pagan or Christian origin has not been established with certainty archaeologically. Decorative discs of this type were usually attached to long bands belt worn; thanks to the added eyelet, this reproduction can also be worn as a pendant. The disc is solid and machined on both sides, made of fine