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Roman glass phalera military decoration

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4 May 2019
Roman glass phalera military ornament 
Roman glass phalera military decoration

Roman phalera glass military ornament, dated to the 1st century CE. The object was found in Britain.

Phalera was a Roman military decoration made of gold, silver or bronze in the shape of a disk, attached to the armor on the chest. This is a reward for soldiers for their courage.

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