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Penannular Brooch

Penannular Brooch

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A circular brooch with a break, fitted with a long, movable pin pushed through the cloth at two points. The end of the ring is then passed under the other, exposed pin end, and turned, causing thecloth to hold the pin against the ring. Characteristically a Celtic type.

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A circular brooch with a break, fitted with a long, movable pin pushed through the cloth at two points. The end of the ring is then passed under the other, exposed pin end, and turned, causing thecloth to hold the pin against the ring. Characteristically a Celtic type.

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