Copper-alloy, 26.93 grams, 46.82 mm. 5th-6th century AD. A large developed form of Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. The trapezoidal headplate is flanked by two lateral extensions and surmounted by a cast collared top-knob moulded as a ‘halfround’ D-section. The outer edges of the headplate and extensions are decorated with a series of punched semicircular motifs; these extend along the bow in two files flanking the median rib which is billeted. The facetted bow extends into the footplate which has a transverse collar and median rib, its decoration mirroring that of the bow and headplate. The spring-lug and catchplate are present; the piece was fractured in antiquity at the point where the catchplate ends. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.100 item 12.12. Extremely fine condition.