Rare Roman Iron Shield Boss

Roman Empire, British Military Legion, ca, 2nd to 4th century CE. Large and extremely rare bronze shield boss. Used by Roman legion foot soldiers to deflect blows to their shield. Large round plate do

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE, purportedly found in Britain. Exceptionally rare iron short sword Gladius or Semi-Spatha. Long tapered blade with tip nearly pointed, extended tang with the po

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze shield boss, hexagonal rim inscribed L.XII.VICTRIX; domed centre, pierced to the edge for attachment. 25 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; for

Roman, ca. 0 to 450 CE. This is a hammered iron axe blade with a long, hooked blade, and an oval hole for a wood handle. Iron is very difficult to date, but we do know that the Romans admired the axe

Ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. One look at this hand-forged iron spear and one cannot help but think of Poseidon (or Neptune), the legendary god of the sea in classical mythology. This examp

Ancient Roman Bronze shield boss c.2nd century AD. Size 9 inches diameter. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's in the London Market.

Pair of Ancient Roman Bronze shield boss c.2nd century AD. Size 9 inches diameter. Ex Private NYC collection acquired prior to 1990's in the London Market

Italian Naples Roman Cast Iron Shield, After the antique; 19th Century {Dimensions 26 x 15 x 2 inches}

Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Boss with a Lion c. 2nd century AD. Size 1 1/8 inches Diameter (3 cm). A fine example of an applique Bronze Shield Boss used for decorating army shield with head of a Lion

Ancient Roman Bronze Shield Boss with Satyr head c.1st-2nd century AD. Size 1 3/4 inches wide. A cast bronze shield boss with Satyr head. Provenance: Ex Private MD, USA Collection Franke Zollman.

WARRIOR TRIBE ARMY SHIELD HAND ENGRAVED RARE DESIGN COLLECTORS SEE. Rare iron warrior shield hand made has man face, hand engraved and having rare design.Back handle to hold ring has man face (see pic

Date: ca. 100 - 300 AD Material: Iron Dimensions: 391mm - 175.3grams Provenance/Additional Information: Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired

Date: ca. 1st - 3rd C AD Material: iron Provenance: Purchased from an old British collection; acquired from B.C.F (Birmingham) Dimensions: 68mm ; 15.1grams Rare, Ancient roman "P-shaped" iron bow broo

Ancient Roman Cast Iron Spear c.3rd century AD. Size 11 3/4 inches length. Rare Ancient Roman Cast Iron socketed Spear. Fine quality with choice patina. Custom mounted on marble stand. Provenance: Pri

Ancient Roman Cast Iron Spear c.3rd century AD. Size 11 1/4 inches length. Rare Ancient Roman Cast Iron socketed Spear. Fine quality with choice patina. Provenance: Private NYC Dr Collection acquired

Lot of 2 Roman/Byzantine Bronze shield boss c.1400 AD. Size 2 1/8 - 1 1/4 inches diameter. Late Byzantine period Bronze shield boss decorated with star-shaped studs toghether with cast bronze Shield b

Antique Roman Revival Cast Iron Decorative Shield. Scene depicts Roman soldier on horseback in battle surrounded by coats of arms, lions heads, flourishes. 20 inches x 17 inches

A vintage Indian heavy brass table lamp on three gold tone stands. The lamp is made in the shape of an antique Persian Damascened or Indian iron shield decorated with foliate bosses with a central str

AE follis 16-17mm. Well centered nice specimen. Rare type. Original glossy dark patina. Obv./CONSTANTINOPOLI - Constantinopolis helmeted, laureate bust left, holding scepter over shoulder.Rev./ no leg

Antique Victorian Iron Parade Shield, after Cellini, Renaissance Style. c.19th century. Size 22 inches diameter. Fine cast iron parade shield with a central boss terminating in a conical spike, and re

Western Europe, Victorian era, ca. late 19th CE. A beautiful cast iron parade shield with a central boss terminating in a conical spike, and relief scenes from the life of Julius Caesar, sharply rende

A rare old hand hammered iron dance shield, Kirdi ethnic group, Cameroon, West Africa. A unusual form for a traditional hand hammered iron shield from the Kirdi peoples. Note the stylized form and the

Late 15th-early 16th century AD. A European round iron shield with applied rim, ring and rounded boss with radiate border, all fixed with rivets; to the reverse four loops and rings. 2.4 kg, 37cm (14

Circa 100 - 300 AD.A beautiful pair of Roman gold earrings with the so-called shield-bosses and pendants decorated with granulation. Each earring features a large oval boss, decorated with three wires