Merovingian bird brooch - eagle brooch with cloisonné.

This detailed replica of a Franconian-Alemannic bird or eagle brooch is based on a Merovingian model from the 6th century, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

There is a solid pin with a spiral spring on the back, which gives the pin the necessary tension.

In the 5th and 6th centuries, bird brooches were a characteristic part of Merovingian women's costume and were usually worn as a pair or in combination with a rosette brooch.

These eagle brooches were used to fasten the neckline of the dress in the chest area and were a status symbol of the Frankish and Alemannic woman of the Merovingian period.

Bird brooch, rosette brooch and a pair of bow brooches - jewellery on the four-brooch costume of the wealthy Merovingian woman.

Dimensions
Length: 3.5 cm
Width: 1.6 cm
Weight: 5 g
Material: Bronze