FINE ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE MID-LATE 4TH CENTURY AD

Fine original sword belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt, mid to late 4th century AD. See Forum Ancient Coins for virtually identical examples and detailed information. As well as decorative, these mounts were, capable of protectively absorbing the impact of a sword blow. Thus, they are in fact, a form of Roman armor. This example is particularly elaborate with hand engraved details and probably worn by an officer. It is bronze about 1 3/8” (1.43”) height made by the open face mold technique with raised chamfered edges and concentric circle medial. The triangular terminals retain their original; mounting rivets which secured it to the leather sword belt.  The 24karat gold surface is restored and mounted on an 18” gilt silver neck mounted polished leather neck cord for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.