Cloak Brooch
Large decorative brooch for fastening cloaks at the shoulder
Names in Other Languages
망토 브로치한국어Cloak Brooch · 망토를 고정하는 대형 장식 브로치
マント・ブローチ日本語マントを固定する大型装飾ブローチ
斗篷胸針繁體中文固定斗篷的大型裝飾胸針
MantelbroscheDeutschGroße Zierbrosche zum Befestigen des Mantels
Broche de manteauFrançaisGrande broche décorative pour fixer le manteau
Broche de capaEspañolGran broche decorativo para sujetar capas
Broche de capaPortuguêsGrande broche decorativo para prender capas
Broszka do płaszczaPolskiDuża ozdobna broszka do spinania płaszczy
Плащевая брошьРусскийКрупная декоративная брошь для крепления плаща
A cloak brooch is a large brooch used to fasten a cloak or mantle at the shoulder in medieval Europe. Typically circular (annular) or penannular in form with a long pin, its surface was engraved or enameled with family crests, religious symbols, or intricate geometric patterns. For knights and nobles, the brooch was a vital status marker revealing identity and allegiance. Celtic ring brooches like the Tara Brooch are celebrated for their intricate interlace work and gold filigree, while Viking disc brooches developed a distinctive aesthetic of silver work and animal motifs.