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  1. 01-10-2016, 01:46 PM #1
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    Roman Fibulae (Hinch headed emalled brooch)

    Hi dear friends,

    first of all i wish you all the best for 2016 ! Good health and happiness.
    I've started this year with a bang. Found a Roman fibulae (Roman brooche in turtle shape)dated 1th - 3th century AD, in all probability was a Roman soldier the owner. It is a pin that the soldier was wearing on his chest to keep his cloths/mantle tight. The first line of defence of the Roman legion wore these pins, because the turtleshaped brooche showed that the were able to take a shield defending position. I'm very pleased with this find, it gets a place of honor in my showcase.

    With kind regards from the Netherlands,

    Johan

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  2. 01-10-2016, 04:11 PM #2
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    its an exquisite piece Johan ,
    a very proud piece in anyone display a big congratulations sir !! guess you are having a mild winter too??

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  3. 01-10-2016, 07:29 PM #3
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    Very exceptional find likely worthy of a museum-Congrats!
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  4. 01-12-2016, 05:18 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    its an exquisite piece Johan ,
    a very proud piece in anyone display a big congratulations sir !! guess you are having a mild winter too??

    Dan
    Tnx Dan ! Yes, having a very mild winter here !
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  5. 01-12-2016, 07:19 PM #5
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    That's as historic as it gets. Congrats!!
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  6. 01-14-2016, 07:16 PM #6
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    Wow! Another great piece!
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  7. 01-17-2016, 09:28 PM #7
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    Fantastic find Johan! Anything Roman would have me sky high. Is the piece bronze, or iron? Just curious.

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  8. 01-30-2016, 05:01 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by BTV Digger View Post
    Fantastic find Johan! Anything Roman would have me sky high. Is the piece bronze, or iron? Just curious.

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    Bronze. Iron wouldn't last that long.
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  9. 02-08-2016, 04:44 PM #9
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    That is a great find. Congrats!
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  10. 02-18-2016, 04:58 PM #10
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    That is a great one me bouy. meet up with your countrymen it seems every year on the UK trip. may your next find be your best!
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  11. 02-20-2016, 05:23 AM #11
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    That is one beautifull fibula Johan! I was pleased to visit you and got to hold this piece of history in my hand!
    Congrats!!
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