{"product_id":"roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-late-4th-century-ad-12","title":"ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE MID-LATE 4TH CENTURY AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eForum Ancient Coins\u003c\/a\u003e for virtually identical examples and detailed information. Particularly decorative, this mount was, capable of protectively absorbing the impact of a sword blow. Thus, was in fact, a form of Roman armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is of particularly elegant form resembling a wheat sheaf with medial binding. It is bronze about 1 5\/8” (1.65”) height with punched decoration. The surface is textured from burial. The pure silver surface is restored and mounted on an 18” 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":49237778890995,"sku":"C7382","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/0599\/2600\/files\/C7382A.png?v=1781096044","url":"https:\/\/historygiftstore.com\/products\/roman-legionary-s-sword-belt-mount-necklace-mid-late-4th-century-ad-12","provider":"The History Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}