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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy late Roman 'propeller' belt stiffener, usually associated with the late Roman military, they continue to be used into the early fifth century. They are common site finds especially along the northern frontiers (Bishop and Coulston 1993, 173-4, 3 and 5). 'Propeller' belt stiffeners have a central roundel and two opposing triangular terminals, this example measures 35.64mm in length and 15.10mm in width. It is flat, there is a circular rivet hole through the centre of the end of each of the triangular terminals. The front face is smooth and has a three concentric circles or a form of ring and dot motif in the centre of its roundel. The back face is rough to the touch and obviously not meant to be seen.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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