MCM Pilegrimskerke Norway Sterling Silver King St. Olaf II Viking Brooch Pendant Necklace

Measurements: B/P: 1.9"L x .9"W (4.83cm x 2.29cm) Chain: 20"L (50.8cm)

Markings: B/P: COP. ORIGINAL PILEGRIMSMERKE FRA NIDAROS C.1260 STERLING 925S

Chain: Maker's Mark 925S Italy

Weight: 24.6g

Fantastic sterling silver Norwegian brooch-pendant that is a recreation of a Viking pendant made in 1260 depicting King Olaf II after he was canonized. I've paired it with a high quality Italian figaro chain. Both are in excellent condition and the pinback works perfectly. 

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995 – 29 July 1030), later known as Saint Olaf and Olaf the Holy, was King of Norway from 1015 to 1028. Son of Harald Grenske, a petty king in Vestfold, Norway,[1] he was posthumously given the title Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae (English: Eternal/Perpetual King of Norway) and canonised at Nidaros (Trondheim) by Bishop Grimketel, one year after his death in the Battle of Stiklestad on 29 July 1030. His remains were enshrined in Nidaros Cathedral, built over his burial site. His sainthood encouraged the widespread adoption of Christianity by Scandinavia's Vikings/Norsemen.
Pope Alexander III confirmed Olaf's local canonisation in 1164, making him a recognised saint of the Catholic Church, and Olaf started to be known as Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae – eternal king of Norway. Following the Reformation, he was a commemorated historical figure among some members of the Lutheran and Anglican Communions.
The saga of Olav Haraldsson and the legend of Olaf the Saint became central to a national identity. Especially during the period of romantic nationalism, Olaf was a symbol of Norwegian independence and pride. Saint Olaf is symbolised by the axe in Norway's coat of arms and Olsok (29 July) is still his day of celebration. Many Christian institutions with Scandinavian links as well as Norway's Order of St. Olav are named after him. - Courtesy of Wikipedia