roman horse head fibula tetraskelion bronze Leren helmen en maskers executed in Roman-Germanic style in

executed in Roman-Germanic style in bronze

this weapon is mainly depicted in the hands of enemies or exotic figures

It eventually made its way to the Arsenal of Alexandria

many developments in armor appeared on the battlefield

Contrary to what most films show

roman horse head fibula tetraskelion bronze Leren helmen en maskers executed in Roman-Germanic style inThis one fibula with four horse heads, also called tetraskelionfibula named after its four arms, dates from the period 275 350 AD. This type was especially popular with the auxiliary troops of the Roman cavalry in the Balkans and may have served as a military rank distinction or had religious significance in a horse cult. Performed in bronze, with a size of 3. 8 x 3. 8 cm. There is a sturdy needle construction on the back. Fibula's of this type have