RARE VIKING SHIELD RING C. 9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 3/14/2023 Raised oval bezel with scalloped

Raised oval bezel with scalloped edge

Raised rounded square bezel cut with a diamond on the hatched field

13th-15th century AD

Gilt bronze split band in the Viking taste

form identified as Guiraud type 2

RARE VIKING SHIELD RING C. 9TH-10TH CENTURY, SIZE 9 3/14/2023 Raised oval bezel with scallopedNear circular bezel, 5 8with double line borders extending to the shoulders. The field with three embosses nubs and a double line saltire. The bottom as separate overlapping prongs, fused. All the decoration uniform and crisp. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored for contemporary wear. See the reference image which shows the process. Jewelry gift boxed with certification of authenticity.