Ancient Roman Crossbow Fibula - A Legionary's Brooch (No reserve price)

Ancient Roman Crossbow Fibula - A Legionary's Brooch Circa 1st-3rd century AD A bronze crossbow fibula with a strongly arched bow rising from a transverse head-bar terminating in prominent rounded knobs. The broad bow narrows towards the junction with the foot, while the surviving fastening mechanism is arranged beneath the body of the brooch. Crossbow fibulae were characteristic dress fasteners of the Late Roman Empire, particularly during the 3rd–5th centuries AD. They were worn by soldiers, military officers, and civil officials to secure cloaks and other garments. Size: 7cm x 3cm x 3cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. COMBINED SHIPPING We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards. SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY! We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.

Estimation:€210

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