Silver Flying Dragon Viking Brooch
Specifications
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Alloy, silver-tone finish |
- For: men & women (adults)
- Silver-tone alloy, spread wings, pin on the back
- Free shipping from 49€ · secure payment
Open Wings, Straight Tail
This Viking brooch depicts a dragon in flight: both wings open wide, ribbed and openwork between the struts, the neck rises up, and the tapered tail descends straight beneath the body. The silhouette is almost symmetrical. Silver-colored finish, pin on the back. Find it in our collection of Viking fibulae and brooches.
The same manufacturer offers a second, very distinct sculpture: the bronze perched dragon, with wings folded.
What Sets This Brooch Apart
It is the widest piece in the department, and the easiest to position straight.
- Wingspan: the open wings provide a width that no disc can reach.
- Symmetry: the wings are mirrored, which is unforgiving of casting flaws—and makes placement obvious.
- Openwork between the ribs: the piece remains light despite its size.
- Silver-colored only: this model does not exist in bronze.
For a compact piece rather than a spread-out one, the blackened triquetra fits within a circle.
Specifications
- Material: Alloy, silver-colored finish
- Design: Dragon in flight, wings spread
- Fastening: Straight pin with clasp on the back
- Structure: Openwork between the wing ribs
- Worn on: Lapel, jacket, cape, coat
- Care: Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes
Did you know?
The winged dragon arrived late in the Nordic imagination. The creatures of the sagas crawl: Jörmungandr is a serpent that encircles the earth, Fáfnir a worm that drags its belly to the stream. What flies in Viking art are the figureheads of ships—and here, the word matters: the Scandinavians designated a ship with a dragon figurehead as a dreki. The Icelandic law Úlfljótslög even required removing the carved head before approaching land, so as not to frighten the protective spirits of the land. The dragon was therefore, literally, a detachable figurehead.
📖 To learn more: Discover our article on drakkars.
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Brooch or hair barrette: which one to choose?
| Type | Where it is worn | What you need to know |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brooch (fibula) this product | On a cloak, a shawl, a coat or a jacket lapel. | These are the largest pieces in the range. Six close with a straight pin and a clasp; two are penannular: an open ring locked by the tension of the fabric, with no spring to wear out. |
| Barrette with a hair stick | In a bun, a braid or a half-up ponytail. | Two pieces: the plate sits on the hair, the stick goes through the lock and holds everything in place. You need enough hair for the stick to go through: with hair shorter than shoulder length, the hold becomes uncertain. |
| Light barrette or clip | On medium-length hair, including fine hair. | The filigree models have a small chain that holds the stick; the flat barrettes close with a clip and need no minimum length. These are the most discreet pieces and the easiest to put in. |
| Medallion barrette | Flat on a half-up ponytail or a low bun. | A solid disc that sits on the gathered lock instead of going through it. It is the shape that needs the least hair length, and the only one that shows a scene rather than an ornament. |
How to wear it
There is no size to choose. A brooch (fibula) is fastened to the fabric, not to the body: the only question is the cloth.
The six straight-pin models are worn like a classic brooch: push the pin through the fabric and close the clasp. They suit a jacket lapel, a shawl or a thick scarf.
The two penannular models (the open ring crossed by a long pin) work differently: pass the pin through the cloth, turn it a quarter turn, and the tension of the garment locks it against the ring. The more the cloak pulls, the tighter it holds. It is the most secure fastening on heavy wool, and the one with no mechanical part to break.
On thin fabric, any pin leaves a mark. These pieces are made for broadcloth, wool and thick linen, not for silk or fine knits.
Care: dry cloth. Avoid water, perfume and silver polish, which remove the patina lodged in the hollows: it is what gives the design all its relief.
Is this the same dragon as your bronze brooch?
No, they are two distinct sculptures. This one shows the dragon in flight, wings spread wide and a tapered tail running straight down. The other shows it perched, wings folded. The manufacturer sells them under the same name, but the molds are different.
Are the wings thin?
They are openwork between the ribs, so lighter than a solid surface, but each rib is thick at the base. Normal use poses no problem; avoid storing it loose against other jewelry.
Is it available in bronze?
No, our manufacturer only makes this model in silver-tone. Our perched dragon brooch comes in bronze if you are looking for the warm tone.
Is the silhouette symmetrical?
Yes, almost perfectly: the two wings mirror each other, and only the tail breaks the axis as it runs down. That is what makes it easy to pin on straight, unlike asymmetrical pieces.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
