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Faithful replica of a Viking strap spreader according to a historical model from Kopparsvik on Gotland / Sweden. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 silver. 4.9 x 1.9 cm.Productdetails...
Replica of a strap spreader from Gotland.
This detailed replica of a belt spreader from the time of the Vikings was made after a find from Kopparsvik on Gotland / Sweden.Link to the historical model...
The strap spreader has the following dimensions: 4.2 x 1.9 cm. Suitable for belts with a thickness of 3 - 4 mm.
4 brass pins for fastening are included.
Depending on the purpose, two of these Viking strap spreaders can be used to connect or extend a belt strap or three parts can be used for a sword hanger. A suspension for a sax scabbard would also be conceivable.
Strap spreaders were widespread in the Viking Age and can be found in Birka and on Gotland as well as in Russia and other Viking settlement areas.
Strap spreaders like this one were used in the Viking Age to distribute the individual straps of the sword hanger or the suspension for the sax, and ensured that they hung at the optimum angle on the belt, ready to hand.
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