roman phalera alexander the great horns of ammon

roman phalera alexander the great horns of ammonA wonderful accessory for Roman re enactment and for making your own (leather) armour. A phalera for the Romans was similar to a medal or trophy. These round discs were given in the Roman army as a reward to soldiers who had distinguished themselves in battle. The discs were crafted from silver, bronze or gold. During military parades, Romans wore the phalerae on their leather armour. Veterans with armour full of phalerae were highly regarded and

which demonstrates that Birka maintained trade contacts with the Orient in addition to Scandinavian

With steel supplements

The various dragon motifs within the bracelet are interwoven

They are comfortable to wear and can be fastened behind the knee and at the ankles with leather straps

This also makes them particularly well-suited to theatre

The throwing spearhead was a popular weapon

Constructed from canvas

also lined on the inside with soft cotton

though on sculptures it is most frequently depicted beneath the musculata

and is well-suited to belts up to 7

The Viking scabbard chape is well-suited to decorating your own scabbard

The blade of the original has not been preserved