Great square headed brooch

Original found at Krefeld-Gellep burial ground .

The foot is decorated by an animals head . Wonderfully ornamented with Germanic animal style .

I would really like to discuss the meaning with you , but my English is too poor , sorry !

The frankish brooch is made from solid 925 silver with partial gilding and framed with tiny black inlays.
The functional and authentic pin construction is made from harder Alpaca silver.

925 Sterling silver , partially gilded   Size app. 85 x 40 mm.