{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-early-mid-4th-century-ad","title":"ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE, EARLY-MID 4TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt, mid to late 4th century AD. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forumancientcoins.com\/NumisWiki\/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts\"\u003eForum Ancient Coins\u003c\/a\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 shows surface degradation from burial, likely with its owner.  It is bronze about 1 5\/8” (1.60”) height with a concentric circle motif. The silver surface is restored and mounted on an 18” silver mounted polished leather neck cord for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History Gift Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798330429683,"sku":"C3155","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C3155A.png?v=1741785888","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-early-mid-4th-century-ad","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}