Copper-alloy, 28.02 grams, 64.93 mm. 6th century AD. The headplate consists of a rectangular central section with a rectangular internal panel and a billeted border. Lateral plates are mostly present and the upper border marks the extension into the a further billeted panel. The bow is divided into three zones: two opposed ‘T’-shaped panels with billetted borders, a central square stud with saltire decorative motif, and two lateral panels with median billeted decoration. The footplate’s upper panel is mostly present, flanked by lappets in the form of animal heads. Spring lugs and catchplate are in situ on the reverse. The surface bears portions of its original heavily-gilded surface. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.110 item 12.38. Very fine condition.