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Description: | Copper alloy possible girdle fitting. It is rectangular with three projecting strips at each end. At each end these are formed into 2 loops flanking a tapering 'spike'. The loops are made by bending the strips back towards the plate. They may be for attachment or have acted as a hinge or suspension points. The loops project forward at fight angles to the plate. The front of the plate is decorated with a design of an overlapping cross and saltire inside a framing band. All lines are formed by stamping with a crescent shaped stamp. The back is undecorated. It's dimensions are: 43.89mm x 20.37mm x 12.25mm, Weight 4.93g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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