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Brass Annular Brooch, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8133

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

The annular brooch, a simple ring shape with a pin across its diameter, was among the most common and enduring medieval brooch forms, valued for its straightforward, reliable fastening.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, weighing approximately 9g, supplied with a red jewellery bag.

Viking Shield, Blank (Unpainted)

SKU: AH3994W

An unpainted round Viking shield, primed and ready for custom decoration — a blank canvas for a personal heraldic device, clan symbol, or hand-painted Norse motif.

Unpainted Viking Round Shield with Steel Boss, 90cm

SKU: AH6768R

This unpainted Viking shield measures 90cm in diameter, built from 10mm thick wood with a steel boss and wooden grip, ready for your own personal design. Viking round shields were typically decorated by their individual owners, making each one a personal statement rather than a standardised uniform piece. A genuine blank canvas for a re-enactor wanting a historically accurate, personally decorated Viking shield.

Brass Scale Armour Scales, 13mm x 22mm

SKU: RPT7150G.L

These brass scales are sized for building scale armour by hand, measuring 13mm x 22mm, a smaller size than our standard scale offering a finer, more detailed finished appearance.

Scale armour construction relies on many individual scales wired or laced together in overlapping rows, and these standalone scales give a maker genuine flexibility to build or repair a custom piece.

Deepeeka’s reproduction offers that practical armour-making component, part of our D-I-Y Components range.

Brass Scale Armour Scales, 25mm x 35mm

SKU: RPT7150G

These brass scales are sized for building scale armour by hand, measuring 25mm x 35mm, suited to a range of historical scale cuirass and lorica squamata-style projects.

Scale armour construction relies on many individual scales wired or laced together in overlapping rows, and these standalone scales give a maker genuine flexibility to build or repair a custom piece.

Deepeeka’s reproduction offers that practical armour-making component, part of our D-I-Y Components range.

Scabbard Locket

SKU: RPT7953

A locket — the metal fitting reinforcing the throat, or opening, of a scabbard — a practical component for building or restoring a Viking or Norman-style scabbard.

Scabbard Hook

SKU: RPT7954

A scabbard hook, used to attach a scabbard to a belt or baldric for wear — a practical component for building or restoring a Viking or Norman-style scabbard.

Scabbard Chape

SKU: RPT7955

A chape — the metal fitting that protects and finishes the tip of a scabbard — a practical component for building or restoring a Viking or Norman-style scabbard.

Scabbard Fitting Set

SKU: RPT7950-RPT7951-RPT7952

A set of scabbard fittings for building or restoring a Viking or Norman-style sword or seax scabbard.

Medieval Padlock, Hand-Forged, Blackened Finish

SKU: C002

The warded lock was the standard locking mechanism throughout the medieval period, using internal obstructions, or wards, that only a correctly notched key could bypass. Padlocks, likely Roman in origin, became a genuine speciality of early medieval blacksmiths, with the Vikings particularly noted for their skill in producing them, and the size and decoration of a lock generally reflected the value of whatever it protected, from simple chest padlocks to the elaborate gates of a castle.

This padlock is hand-forged from iron by skilled artisans, featuring a functional locking mechanism and a blackened, oiled finish that protects it from the elements.

Deepeeka’s reproduction measures approximately 15cm and weighs approximately 784g, suited to re-enactors, LARP enthusiasts and collectors, part of our Collectibles & Gifts range.

Large Round Buckle, 3 Inches, Antique Brass or Nickel/Pewter

SKU: RPT7703

A dedicated buckle is essential hardware for any historical belt build, giving a secure and adjustable fastening point.

This large round buckle measures 3 inches in diameter, available in antique brass or antique nickel/pewter finish.

Deepeeka’s reproduction offers a genuine component for building or restoring a historical belt.

Medium Square Buckle, Antique Brass or Nickel, 1.5 x 3 Inches

SKU: RPT7702

A dedicated buckle is essential hardware for any historical belt build, giving a secure and adjustable fastening point.

This medium square buckle measures 1.5 x 3 inches, available in antique brass or antique nickel finish.

Deepeeka’s reproduction offers a genuine component for building or restoring a historical belt.

Two-Pronged Medieval Fork

SKU: RPT7579-RPT7580-RPT7581-RPT7582-RPT7583

This two-pronged fork recreates the earliest fork form to reach Western European dining, distinct from the four-tined fork that became standard much later. Two-tined forks were the norm in England and much of early medieval Europe even after Germany had standardised on the four-pronged form. A simple, practical single utensil suited to camp cooking and dining.

Pliers for Chainmail Riveting

SKU: RPT900

These pliers are purpose-built for riveting chainmail rings, a genuinely essential tool for anyone assembling or repairing riveted mail armour by hand.

Riveted mail construction, alternating solid and riveted rings, requires precise closure of each individual rivet, and dedicated pliers like these make that repetitive, exacting work considerably more manageable than improvised tools.

Deepeeka’s reproduction offers that practical mail-making tool, part of our D-I-Y Components range.

Leg Cuffs with Chain, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8022

These leg cuffs are worked in iron with an antique finish, connected by a chain, a historical restraint-style prop suited to costume, decor, or collection.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that recognisable historical form as a decorative or costume prop, part of our Collectibles & Gifts range.

Roman Phalera, Medusa Gorgon, Small, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7563T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This smaller example carries the same Medusa Gorgon motif as our standard-sized phalera, a genuinely popular protective and apotropaic image in Roman art and military decoration.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Medusa Gorgon, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7562T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This example carries a Medusa Gorgon motif, a genuinely popular protective and apotropaic image in Roman art and military decoration, believed to ward off evil with her petrifying gaze.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, measuring approximately 8cm in diameter and weighing approximately 220g, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Alexander the Great, Small, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7565T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This smaller example carries the same Alexander the Great portrait as our standard-sized phalera, whose image remained a popular decorative motif across the ancient world.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Alexander the Great, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7564T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This example carries a portrait associated with Alexander the Great, whose image remained a popular and enduring decorative motif across the ancient Mediterranean world long after his death.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Aquila Eagle, Small, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7568T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This smaller example carries the same aquila eagle motif as our large phalera, the supreme symbol of a Roman legion.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Aquila Eagle, Large, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7567T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This example carries the aquila eagle motif, the supreme symbol of a Roman legion, a fitting subject for a decoration awarded to soldiers who had distinguished themselves in the eyes of that same legion.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Celtic Torc Phalera, Lion Heads, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7560T

Roman military decorations included torc-shaped medals alongside true phalerae discs, a tradition beginning in 361 BC when the consul Titus Manlius Torquatus defeated a Gallic chieftain in single combat and took the man’s torc as a trophy, wearing it himself thereafter.

This example recreates that torc-form decoration with lion-head terminals, worn by soldiers as a badge of honour that, unlike some other awards, could be displayed publicly at all times.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, weighing approximately 50g, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Roman Phalera, Horse Motif, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7566T

Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.

This example carries a horse motif, reflecting the genuine practice of decorating cavalry harness with phalerae alongside the chest decorations worn by centurions and standard-bearers.

This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.

Phalerae Buckle Set, Tin-Coated Brass

SKU: RPT7561T

This buckle set is designed to pair with our phalerae range, giving a genuine mounting solution for attaching decorative discs to a belt or harness.

Cast in brass and tin-coated, this set measures approximately 5.5 x 4 inches and weighs approximately 20g.

This reproduction offers a practical component for building a custom decorated belt or harness.

Thor’s Hammer Pendant, Large, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8124

Hammer-shaped pendants, evoking Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, have been found across Viking-Age burial sites, a weapon said in myth to level mountains and always return to Thor’s hand when thrown.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 4.0 x 3.6cm, our largest and most detailed hammer pendant.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that iconic Norse pendant form, part of our Historic Jewellery range.

Brass Pendant, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8131

This pendant is cast in brass with an antique finish, a versatile decorative piece suited to a range of medieval or Norse-inspired impressions.

Deepeeka’s reproduction is supplied with a red jewellery bag.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that historic pendant form, part of our Historic Jewellery range.

Norse Hammer Pendant, Compact, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8126

Hammer-shaped pendants, evoking Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, have been found across Viking-Age burial sites, worn as symbols of protection and religious identity.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 4.0 x 2.0cm, a slightly more compact build than our other hammer pendant.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that historic Norse pendant form, part of our Historic Jewellery range.

Norse Hammer Pendant, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8125

Hammer-shaped pendants, evoking Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, have been found across Viking-Age burial sites, worn as symbols of protection and religious identity.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 3.7 x 2.6cm.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that historic Norse pendant form, part of our Historic Jewellery range.

Fagen Cross Pendant, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT7551

Cross pendants held genuine religious significance throughout the medieval period across Christian Europe, worn as a personal statement of faith by people across the social spectrum.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 8.9 x 11.9cm, a substantial decorative piece.

Deepeeka’s reproduction recreates that historic cross pendant form, part of our Historic Jewellery range.

Vendel Period Amulet, 6th-7th Century Scandinavia

SKU: RPT8132

This amulet recreates a form associated with the Vendel period of Scandinavia, the pre-Viking era of the 6th and 7th centuries AD that produced the famous boat-grave helmets related to England’s Sutton Hoo find.

The Vendel period represents a genuinely rich but less commonly reproduced chapter of Scandinavian material culture, predating the Viking Age proper but foundational to the same broader Norse artistic and martial tradition.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 4.36 x 2.6cm.

Brass Tri-Lobed Brooch, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8128

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

This tri-lobed brooch offers a distinctive three-part decorative form, a genuine variation on the basic fibula design documented across medieval brooch finds.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 4.6cm, supplied with a red jewellery bag.

Brass Strap Brooch, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT8136

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

This strap-form brooch offers a distinct decorative silhouette within our brooch range, suited to fastening a cloak or securing a belt end.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 5.1cm, supplied with a red jewellery bag.

Roman Horse Fibula Brooch, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT7578

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

This example carries a horse motif in a specifically Roman styling, reflecting genuine Romano-Celtic decorative brooch traditions documented across the former Empire.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 2.3 x 4.0cm, supplied with a red jewellery bag.

Brass Horse Fibula Brooch

SKU: RPT8140

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

This example carries a horse motif, a popular decorative subject across medieval brooch design reflecting the animal’s practical and symbolic importance.

This reproduction is cast in brass, measuring approximately 1.8 x 3.2cm and weighing approximately 10g, supplied with a jewellery bag.

Brass Fibula Brooch, Substantial, Antique Finish

SKU: RPT7587

The fibula, best translated as “brooch,” served a genuinely practical purpose beyond decoration in the ancient and medieval world: in an age when many garments were simply sheets of fabric folded and pinned into shape, the fibula was the functional precursor to the safety pin, holding a cloak or tunic securely in place. Roman fibulae absorbed strong Celtic and Germanic decorative influence, and by the later Empire, styles such as the crossbow brooch had become a genuine symbol of civil and military authority, worn almost exclusively by men of rank.

This reproduction is cast in brass with an antique finish, measuring approximately 5.5 x 3.0cm and weighing approximately 48g, our heaviest fibula, supplied with a red jewellery bag.