Germanic Bangle

Bangle from late antiquity and the early Middle Ages.

This expressive bangle was inspired by historical models that had been common among Germanic peoples since the Migration Period.

The Germanic bangle was often worn only on the left wrist, but also in pairs, and identified the wearer as part of the socially higher-ranking society.

Link to the historical model...

Especially during Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages, the Germanic such bangle was an important status symbol and was worn as a typical accessory during the Merovingian period, especially by wealthy Alemannic and Frankish women.

But men also wore the bangle, as is attested among Alemanni, Thuringians and Franks. For example, a bangle made of solid gold was found in the tomb of the Frankish king Childerich I from the end of the 5th century, which was found in Tournai, Belgium.

While silver bracelets are mostly found only in richly furnished women's graves of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, those made of bronze occur far more often and until the 7th century also in men's graves. Arm rings made of iron are also documented.

Depending on the region, the arm rings could be smooth and plain or decorated with several cross grooves or cross decorations.

Dimensions of the early medieval arm ring: 7 x 5 x 0.8 cm.

Made of solid bronze and also available in real silver-plated.

With an inner diameter of 14 - 17 cm, this historical jewellery is particularly suitable for women and for slender men's arms. The Germanic bangle can be perfectly adjusted to the respective wrist by gently bending it.