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Bronze Crossbow Fibula/pin used to hold together the Toga/clothing of the Roman Soldier and Citizen. Called Crossbow due to its unique shape similar to a crossbow. This example has the pin missing however has a nice red/orange patina with six inscribed circles near the base. On each of the three points making up the end there are round spheres with a tip. The arch would have been where the fabric bunched while the pin secured it. A fine example.(1)(2)
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(1) References to similar items: FEUGERE, Michel; Weapons of the Romans, page 155 2002
**Note on background. A Fresco from the ancient Roman City of Pompeii. The interior walls of a wealthy Roman's Estate 79AD. Picture taken July 2005.
