SHOULDER HINGE FROM A ROMAN ARMOR LORICA SEGMENTATA

First to early 2nd century AD. Two-piece brass, each encasing the axel. A floral segment, presumably the front and the scalloped back piece. Total Length, over 1 ¾”. Both complete and crisp with uniform green encrustation. Known as Corbridge type. See http://rubens.anu.edu.au/raid1/student_projects97/armour/segmented/seimage/SE5.html #3 for an example found in Chester England.