Copper-alloy, 14.58 grams, 66.91 mm. 5th century AD. An early form of Anglian cruciform brooch with several interesting features. The rectangular headplate is formed as a single entity, without the normal lateral expanding wings, but a series of three parallel incisions on all four sides of the headplate gives the impression of a central rhomboid panel surrounded by extensions. There are three cast knobs emerging from the headplate, all with finely detailed collars. The shallow carinated bow has facetted ends and is decorated with vertical panelled detailing. The footplate is provided with transverse ribbed segmentation and a zoomorphic finial with incesed saltire detail between the prominent eyes. Part of the spring is in place on the reverse with the lugs and catchplate. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), BAR British Series 230, 1993, pp.99 item 12.9. Good very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection, found Wiltshire.