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Phalera baldric fitting

A circular mount with Jupiter's eagle with outstretched wings at the centre. The eagle was a popular motif and can be found on all types of military equipment. The inscription surrounding the mount reads "OPTIME MAXIME CON- (Jupiter) Best (and) Greatest protect (us)". This mount was one of the most elaborate types of openwork fitting and would have been worn as part of a set, on a soldier's cross strap. It dates form the 3rd Century AD.

Date Found
Unknown

Place Name
Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Site Name
River Eden

 
Artifact Type
mount

Artifact ID
CALMG : 1983.105

 
Tags :

Phalera baldric fitting

Measurement
mount diameter : 75mm
mount depth : 25mm

Production Period
Unknown

Number of items
1

Material
Unknown

Completeness
complete

Phalera baldric fitting

Inscription Information

Inscription Translation
The greatest and best preserve (us)

Inscription Language
Unknown

Inscription Transcription
OPTIME MAXIME CON9SERVA0

Phalera baldric fitting