ROMAN LEGIONARY GLADIUS BRONZE PENDANT
Ca. AD 100 - 300.
A necklace pendant shaped like a gladiussword, this type of item was worn by Roman legionaries as a symbol of good fortune. It is usually concealed beneath their garments and even under armor during battle, it was often linked to rituals dedicated to Mars, the god of war. It was thought that this talisman could provide protection to soldiers against injuries in the midst of warfare.
Size: 39mm x 8mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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Ca. AD 100 - 300.
A necklace pendant shaped like a gladiussword, this type of item was worn by Roman legionaries as a symbol of good fortune. It is usually concealed beneath their garments and even under armor during battle, it was often linked to rituals dedicated to Mars, the god of war. It was thought that this talisman could provide protection to soldiers against injuries in the midst of warfare.
Size: 39mm x 8mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
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