{"product_id":"viking-shield-necklace","title":"Viking Shield Red White Round Historical Costume Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eViking Shield Necklace in Clan Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eViking shield necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates a round shield in resin made to look like old painted wood. Its red and white pattern recalls clan markings. It hangs on a waxed cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back replicates the back of a Viking shield, with handles where a warrior held it. The Viking shield pendant measures 1 5\/8 in across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**NOTE: It would also make a lovely Christmas Tree Ornament**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin made to look like old painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 5\/8 in W x 1 5\/8 in H x 1\/4 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waxed cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Card on why Vikings wore jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShields of the North\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted pattern would have identified the clan of a warrior. The Vikings lived in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. Their Age ran from 800 to 1066 CE. The red white shield pendant echoes those patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gnLv-L5cdqY?si=FkrMladxiAuuq7JD\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJewelry of the Vikings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word Viking means to raid in Old Norse. The card describes why Vikings wore jewelry and how it changed. This Norse costume necklace makes a fun part of a home school kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing the Shield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Viking shield pendant hangs well over a plain tunic. A second red white shield pendant could mark another clan in a group costume. A Norse costume necklace also helps tell the story in a classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Wearing the Viking shield necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it as part of a Viking historical costume. It also helps teach children about the Middle Ages. Browse related pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/vikings-norsemen-collection\"\u003eVikings and Norsemen collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer a chain? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/18-inch-snake-necklace\"\u003e18 inch Silver-Plated Snake-Link Necklace Chain\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the resin with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it away from water and strong chemicals. Store it flat to protect the paint and the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep inside the world's only reconstructed Viking ring fortress and its Viking farmstead: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trelleborgsmuseer.se\/en\/viking-museum-trelleborgen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eViking Museum Trelleborgen - Trelleborgs Museer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about the 64 round shields from the Gokstad ship burial, painted in alternating colors: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/archaeology.org\/news\/2023\/04\/05\/230405-norway-combat-shields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShields in Viking Ship Burial May Have Been Used in Combat - Archaeology Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch a craftsman build a Viking shield from start to finish, with no talking: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YzjtkagqkGI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMaking a Viking Shield - DIY - No Talking - Dark Horse Workshop on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westair Reproductions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32156562587761,"sku":"10062","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/10062-viking-shield-pendant-1080-1.jpg?v=1777661674","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/viking-shield-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}