FINE ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE LATE 4TH CENTURY AD
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Fine original belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt C.350-400. See https://www.forumancientcoins.com/NumisWiki/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts for virtually identical examples and detailed information. This example perhaps representing a sheaf of wheat. As well as decorative, these mounts were, capable of protectively absorbing the impact of a sword blow. Thus, they are in fact, a form of Roman armor. It is bronze about 1 3/4” (1.72”) height with the 24karat gold surface restored and mounted on an 18” gilt silver mounted polished leather neck cord for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.
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