Belt Stud From Birka

The Vikings came into contact with the steppe nomad tribes on the Russian plains and adopted from them a splendid style of studded belt, with a long tail. Many of these eastern belts have been found in Viking excavations with eastern fittings, but this one from Birka grave 369 is different: it contains one of these belts, but this one is made with scandinavian style fittings. 369 is a warrior grave with a belt made up of 40 studs of three different types.

This type here, with a Jelling style beast, was the most common.

I have copied the original dimensions of the stud, but raised mine to a slightly curved profile, rather than flat, like the original.

Just like the original find, the stud has four spikes at the corners which can be riveted to a backing plate, or simply bent over.

We offer a discount if you buy in quantity:

10 – 15 pieces gives a 10% discount

16 – 20 pieces gives a 15% discount

21+ pieces gives a 40% discount

If you would like to place an order with a quantity discount please contact us. 

If you want to order these studs put on a belt, see the Viking belt offer at the start of this Belt Fittings section.

Size 18mm square

Weight Sterling Silver 5g (Weight may vary from piece to piece)