{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-4th-century-ad-2","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 \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\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 particularly elaborately decorated and probably was worn by an officer. It is bronze, skillfully made and detailed, about 1 5\/8” (1.62”) 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48838203244787,"sku":"C3626","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C3626A_fc6e0e67-a5e5-465b-af45-d566f7aca8b2.png?v=1776263017","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-4th-century-ad-2","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}