{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-2nd-mid-3rd-century-ad-2","title":"ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE, MID 2ND-MID 3RD CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt, mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD. See  https:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts  for virtually identical examples and detailed information. 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. This example has seen considerable service and was buried for 1500 years. It is bronze 1 1\/8” (1.12”) height plus the suspension ring. It is in three ranks ball terminal flanking a baluster. The 24karat gold surface is restored and mounted on an 18” gilt silver mounted polished leather neck cord for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picardi Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47492570579118,"sku":"C5842","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/0286\/files\/C5842A.png?v=1770829996","url":"https:\/\/picardijewelers.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-2nd-mid-3rd-century-ad-2","provider":"Picardi Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}