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Large Roman omega fibula replica for Roman and Medieval re-enactment. Forged by hand from iron. Perfect for closing heavy capes. 9 x 8 cm.Productdetails...
Large Germanic and Roman omega fibula.
Here you can buy a hand-forged omega fibula with elegantly shaped ends, typical of Roman-Germanic brooches in the 1st century AD.In Roman times, such hand-forged iron brooches were even used to fasten chain mail.
The needle of the forged omega fibula has a length of 12 cm and is elegantly curved. The needle fits snugly to the body and grips the heavy garment without sticking out.
Diameter omega fibula : 9 x 8 cm, needle 12 cm.
The omega fibula is by far one of the longest and most widespread types of brooch and was already in use 2000 years ago among the Romans and Germanic tribes.
Originally, the omega fibula is of Spanish origin and probably spread through Ibero-Gallic auxiliary troops of the Romans via Gaul to the Rhine, where it became widespread around the birth of Christ, especially in the military sector.
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