{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-4th-century-ad-3","title":"ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE, 4TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt C.300-400AD. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eForum Ancient Coins\u003c\/a\u003e for virtually identical examples and detailed information. While decorative, these mounts were capable of protectively absorbing the impact of a sword blow. Thus, they are in fact, a form of Roman armor. This example is formed as a circle with flared extensions top and bottom. It is bronze, skillfully made and detailed, about 5\/8” (0.58”) height with the 24karat gold surface restored and mounted on an 18” gilt silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Actual 1600 year old part of a Roman soldier’s sword belt!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picardi Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47994972962990,"sku":"C7462","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/0286\/files\/C7462A.png?v=1781710444","url":"https:\/\/picardijewelers.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-4th-century-ad-3","provider":"Picardi Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}