Product description
This Roman omega brooch is typical of the post-Christian Iron Age omega brooches and was inspired by a find from a private collection. The brooch is designed to closely resemble the original dimensions, measuring 3.2 x 3 cm, with a pin length of 3.8 cm. It is available for purchase in high-quality bronze.
The Roman omega brooch originated in Spain and was widely used by the Ibero-Gallic auxiliary troops of the Romans. It eventually spread to the Rhine region, where it was primarily used in military units around the time of Christ's birth. These brooches typically ranged in size from 2 to 6 cm, with the smaller brooches likely functioning as buckles. Evidence from Germanic graves in the 2nd century shows that leather armor was fastened with omega brooches attached to the side.
The omega brooch features a pin that is pushed through the fabric and then secured by a movable round part, preventing the brooch from coming loose. There were several variations of the omega brooch, including those with bent ends, button-shaped or snake-headed ends, and even brooches with curled or acorn-shaped ends.
Details:
Material: bronze
Dimensions: 3.2 x 3 cm
Pin length: 3.8 cm
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 100 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
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