{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-late-4th-century-ad-3","title":"ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE MID-LATE 4TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original belt mount from a Roman legionary’s officer’s sword belt, mid to late 4th century AD. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eForum Ancient Coins\u003c\/a\u003e for related 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has seen considerable service and was buried for 1500 years. It is gilt bronze about 7\/8” (0.88”) height with raised hatched diamond motif, probably a regimental symbol. The 24karat gold surface is restored and mounted on an 18” gilt neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picardi Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67601492574382,"sku":"C7897","price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/0286\/files\/C7897A.png?v=1790702736","url":"https:\/\/picardijewelers.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-late-4th-century-ad-3","provider":"Picardi Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}