Trivia #1 continued: Reintroducing the Penannular Brooch
#10: Last of the coveted ancient items list:
Penannular Brooch
"A Penannular Brooch is a pin often used by the Celtic peoples in ancient times. It is still used today in the formal wear of the Scots. A pin is tethered by a frame in much the same shape as a horse shoe. Allowed to travel but not disconnect, the pin works with the frame to fasten clothing together."
It consists of a round buckle-like frame and a pin and it is worn like this:
Penannular Brooch
"A Penannular Brooch is a pin often used by the Celtic peoples in ancient times. It is still used today in the formal wear of the Scots. A pin is tethered by a frame in much the same shape as a horse shoe. Allowed to travel but not disconnect, the pin works with the frame to fasten clothing together."
Btm (R): Hunterston brooch - based on one of the most elaborate brooches found in Scotland
It consists of a round buckle-like frame and a pin and it is worn like this:
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