Ancient Roman Bronze Gladiator Fibula brooch depicting a Secutor - (1)

Roman bronze Gladiator fibula depicting a standing 'Secutor', wearing helmet and holding large shield and sword. The secutor ("follower" or "chaser") was armed similarly to the Murmillo gladiator, protected by a heavy shield. He carried a short sword, a gladius or a dagger and was specially trained to fight a retiarius, a type of lightly armoured gladiator armed with a trident and net. Size: 41,6 x 18,8 mm Condition: good solid condition, complete with pin (partly moveabe) and catchplate. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format) . Purchased by the current owner from a private Dutch collection of LVR in 2020. The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki. No export licence is necessary within the EU. Outside the EU an export licence is required, this will delay the shipping with 5-7 weeks. Due to the current problems and delays with intercontinental shipments we prefer not to ship outside the EU.