roman pugio publius

roman pugio publiusThe silver Roman pugio was discovered in 2019 near Haltern am See in the German state of North Rhine Westphalia. This location is often associated with the Roman military camp at Aliso, which played a crucial role during the Roman presence in Germania under Emperor Augustus. Haltern am See lies near the Teutoburg Forest, where the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest took place in 9 AD. Three Roman legions under Publius Quinctilius Varus were

the camail emerged — an aventail that was attached to the lower edge of the bascinet helmet and provided protection for the wearer's neck

It symbolises not only the physical universe

the engravings were inlaid with silver

The distinctive shapes of the gorget lend it an elegant appearance

The helmet is based on an original from the Musée de l'Armée

The House of Stewart was Catholic and had deep alliances with France

A comparable Viking original has been found in the 9th-century Oseberg ship

Writing was carried out on this wax layer by means of a stylus – a pointed tool constructed from metal

The garment can easily be worn with historic trousers

The chainmail coif is based on original medieval coifs

the Freya Armour is particularly well-suited to completing your outfit

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