Ancient Roman War Soldiers and Military Artifacts for Sale
Ancient Rome, 1st-3rd century AD. Roman bronze sword amulet. One of the most attractive and desirable ancient amulets. Issued to a soldier wounded in combat, much like a modern-day "purple heart" medal. The hole through the blade is representitive of a hole in the body. "I may have a hole in my body but I shall fight on." Purposely crimped/bent in antiquity, likely to indicate "damage" in combat. 28 mm long. Cf. Benet R99-0104. #9123: $225
Roman bronze lorica segmentata. 1st-2nd century AD. A fully articulated Lorica Segmentata strap buckle for Corbridge armor... the earliest Roman form of segmented plate armor. Completely intact with the original front rivet still holding the pin and loop together, which still move freely. 53 mm (2 1/8") long. Gorgeous olive green patina. A great and historical piece! #7102: $325
Roman bronze soldier's military diploma fragment! 1st-3rd century AD. Exceedingly rare! This piece is a gem, with Latin inscriptions visible on both sides. Found at an ancient site in Thrace/Macedonia. A military diploma was a permanent document issued by Rome to a soldier or praetorian upon retirement, which detailed his service and the various rights now granted to him. This document would have been the single most important item to a retired Roman soldier! Measures 39 mm long and has a great olive green patina. $525 SOLD - Alternate available

 Roman bronze flagellum or scourge (Cat 'o' Nine Tails) punishment instrument. 1st-4th century AD. One piece from the end of a leather whip used to inflict punishment upon soldiers when they acted against orders. A fascinating piece of history. 28 mm max diameter. Some barbs broken in antiquity, possibly from extensive use. This would account for it having been discarded (and replaced). Found in a Roman trash-pit near a Legionary encampment in Eastern Europe. #6680: $225
Ancient Rome, c. 2nd century AD. Italica Legion clay brick
Absolutely MASSIVE Roman ceramic brick stamped with "LEG I ITAL" in reverse, made by the Italica legion under Trajan at Olpia Oescus on the lower Danube (one of Trajan's strategic bases prior to the second invasion of Dacia in 106 AD). Measures 200 mm x 195 mm and extremely thick and heavy! A fantastic piece. ref: Speidel & Reynolds. Ex-Timeline Auctions, London, England. #TL1771: $799 SOLD

Ancient Rome, 1st-4th century AD. A fantastic large Roman terracotta brick with a legionary stamp "E-X". Measures 4x3 inches, and is chunky at 1 3/8 inch thick. Great piece with sharp detail! #5866: $350



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