aquila roman eagle with shaft Middeleeuwse zwaarden This fibula is made of

This fibula is made of bronze and measures 7 x 2 x 1 cm

The core is protected by a layer of tough kevlar

Roman caligae with nails

suitable for trade or for warfare

The tip is enforced with kevlar

aquila roman eagle with shaft Middeleeuwse zwaarden This fibula is made ofThe eagle is the sacred animal of Jupiter and symbolizes his supremacy and prophetic power. In the Roman auspicia system, where birds were used to interpret the will of the gods (based on the Etruscans), the eagle held a special significance. Jupiter, originally a sky god, is often depicted with these symbols. A common image is that of an eagle holding a lightning bolt in its talons, a combination frequently seen on coins and other artworks. Although