{"product_id":"fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs","title":"Viking Interlace Brooch Badge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Shield Instead of a Disc\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eViking fibula\u003c\/b\u003e breaks away from standard round shapes: it is a shield-shaped plaque with a rounded top and pointed bottom, covered in symmetrical relief interlace with blackened recesses. A straight pin with a clasp is soldered to the back. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibules-broches-vikings\" title=\"Fibules \u0026amp; Broches Vikings\"\u003ecollection of Viking fibulae and brooches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the same style of decoration on a round shape, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eround brooch with interlaced animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Fibula Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape is not just decorative: it changes the way the piece is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA vertical, not a point:\u003c\/b\u003e the shield follows the line of a lapel or collar instead of sitting flat like a disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eStrict symmetry:\u003c\/b\u003e the design is mirrored on the central axis, which requires a clean mold — asymmetrical interlace is much more forgiving of imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eTwo finishes to choose from:\u003c\/b\u003e warm bronze or antique silver, on the same relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePin clasp:\u003c\/b\u003e secure on thin clothing, whereas a ring-style mount requires fabric to bite into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a fastener without a mechanism instead, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Fibule Viking Pénannulaire à Entrelacs Celtiques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epenannular brooch with interlace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is secured solely by the tension of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloy, bronze or antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Elongated shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e Straight pin with clasp on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Symmetrical relief interlace, blackened recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWorn on:\u003c\/b\u003e Cape, coat, jacket lapel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry cloth, avoid water and perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymmetrical interlace patterns like these belong to what archaeologists call the \u003ci\u003eBorre style\u003c\/i\u003e, named after a burial mound site in southern Norway excavated in 1852. Its signature is the \"ring-chain\": a chain of overlapping circles held together by transverse bars. This style circulated between approximately 850 and 950, and is found as far away as Danelaw England and the Volga region of Russia — making it one of the best markers for dating an object and tracing Scandinavian trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eTo learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"Les 17 Symboles Vikings et Leur Signification Profonde\"\u003eour guide to Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover other pieces you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/broche-viking-ronde-animaux-entrelaces\" title=\"Broche Viking Ronde aux Animaux Entrelacés\"\u003eRound Viking Brooch with Interlaced Animals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-penannulaire-entrelacs-celtiques\" title=\"Fibule Viking Pénannulaire à Entrelacs Celtiques\"\u003eViking Penannular Brooch with Celtic Interlace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-rectangulaire-rivets\" title=\"Fibule Viking Rectangulaire à Rivets\"\u003eRectangular Viking Fibula with Rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":57902543372670,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGECUSSON-BRONZE","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique silver","offer_id":57902543405438,"sku":"LCV-VIKINGECUSSON-ARGENTVIEILLI","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs-ambiance.jpg?v=1787507162","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/fibule-viking-ecusson-entrelacs","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}