tortoise brooch borre style bronze Maliën en pantser The gladius was the most

The gladius was the most frequently used weapon of Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC until approximately the 3rd century AD

The armour is well-suited to either arm

The armholes reach to the hips

Only from the 11th century on the medieval swords developed a cross-guard and the design remained the same during the period of the crusades: a cross shape with a slim blade where the pommel could have different shapes

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tortoise brooch borre style bronze Maliën en pantser The gladius was the mostThis turtle brooch is made in the Borre style, an art style between the second half of the 9th century and the first half of the 10th century. Tortoiseshell brooches were worn in pairs to hold the hangeroc's shoulder straps in place. Performed in bronze, with dimensions of approximately 8. 5 x 6 x 2. 5 cm.