Lagertha's Shield Pendant, 925 Sterling Silver 9 g
$90.99
Description
A 925 sterling silver disc pendant divided into quarters by a raised cross, with stave marks worked into each quarter. It weighs 9 g. This is a flat disc rather than a domed shield, which makes it sit closer to the chest than our raised shield pendants.
Details
- Material: 925 sterling silver
- Weight: approx. 9 g (0.31 oz)
- Design: Flat disc quartered by a cross, stave marks in each quarter
Lagertha is a shieldmaiden in Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum, written around 1200. Browse more Viking pendants.
What you're getting
Symbol meaning
The stave and its story, researched from the Eddas and the sagas, it ships on a card in the box, not a marketing myth.
Craftsmanship & materials
Solid stock only, 925 silver, bronze, stainless steel, oak and real horn. Hand-finished and inspected. No plated pot metal.
What's included
- The piece itself
- A protective pouch or sheath
- A card explaining the symbol
- Care & warranty card
Gift-ready packaging
Arrives ready to give with tracked worldwide delivery, a gift that carries meaning, not just a price tag.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lagertha?
Lagertha appears as a shieldmaiden in Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum, a Danish history written around 1200. She is a literary figure from three centuries after the Viking Age, not a documented person.
Were there really shieldmaidens?
Women warriors appear in Norse literature, and the debate over graves such as Birka Bj 581 continues. It is an open archaeological question rather than a settled fact.
How heavy is it?
9 g in 925 sterling silver, on a flat disc that sits close to the chest.
Does it come with a chain?
This listing is for the pendant on its own. You can pair it with any of our Viking chains and necklaces.