roman trumpet fibula silvered Schoenen en laarzen A common image is that

A common image is that of an eagle holding a lightning bolt in its talons

whilst the axe itself has an overall length of 30 cm

Originally crafted for cavalrymen

The shaft is fitted with a handle wrapped in brown leather

and the gladius is supplied with a brown leather scabbard with extensive decorative replica brass fittings

roman trumpet fibula silvered Schoenen en laarzen A common image is thatThe trumpet fibula is a replica of a Roman original from the 2nd century BC, excavated in England. The design has been developed from the Celtic La Tne art style, and was presumably brought to England by legionaries from the Roman provinces.