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59 Copper Alloy decorative Strip from a Gladius or Spatha Sheath
Flattened in antiquity in 3 places, roughly corresponds to Pompeii type sheath
(See Roman Military Artefacts pg 26 no 3).
65mm x 29mm x 11mm
2 deep groves run the length of the strip and two lighter grooves form the outside of the piece.
Heavily silvered a good portion of the strip remains.
Denuded to a loss of circa 35mm.
1st century AD
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All artifacts are in my collection and originate predominately from the Rousse Region of Bulgaria, they are for the main, associated finds ,unless otherwise noted in the description.As there is a uniformity of Roman military equipment, the description of an item from Bulgaria will be ,for example the same as one from the Northern most extent of the Roman Empire (subject to local tribal influence). There are some UK finds described, but on the whole Eastern European Metal Artifacts are better preserved (due to soil conditions and less intensive farming methods), and therefore are the preferred item when photographing.If you wish to make any comments, or criticism please feel free to contact me at a.appels@ntlworld.com
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