Thistle Torc - Medium Braid

According to Scottish legend, a Viking king and his raiders were attempting to attack a party of Scottish warriors under cover of darkness. To avoid noise, the king ordered his band to remove their footwear. Unfortunately, one of the attackers stood on a prickly thistle and shrieked in pain. The clansmen were alerted of the attack and Vikings were duly defeated by the Scots. You can commemorate this battle with the Scottish Thistle Torc! Design Details The Medium Thistle Torc is constructed with a medium braid of wire, and is approximately 5/16 inch (8 mm) thick. It is available in bronze or sterling silver. Which Torc Is Right For You? We also offer a Light Thistle Torc. Historical Inspiration The thistle has been an important Scottish symbol for more than 500 years. While there is no historical evidence to back up the fantastic tale, the story was probably based on historical events in a dispute over territory.  Until the late 1200s, much of the western seaboard of Scotland and t