This series of images illustrates how some items in the mainly military Staffordshire hoard may have been used by the Anglo Saxons. This shield plate is of two eagles separated by fish.
A number of crosses were found, including a pendant. Expert Kevin Leahy said the bejewelled golden cross, now folded on itself, may have been used on an altar or carried in a procession - even into battle.
Dr Leahy says some caution needs to be taken when identifying helmet pieces. This larger piece is thought to be a side piece covering part of the cheek.
This silver-gilt animal head, possibly a horse, may have been the end of a helmet crest.
Many of the fittings come from the handles or hilts of swords or shorter weapons and are made of gold, silver or copper and decorated with gems such as garnet.
Some of the items were from a seax - a short single-edged knife - such as the hilt at the top of the image. The fitting below has not yet been identified but may have come from some type of bladed weapon.
This ornate boss was possibly part of a tie that fixed a scabbard holding the sword to a warrior's belt.
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