Sword-belt decoration (phalera), worn on the breast as an ornament by soldiers, especially as a mili

Sword-belt decoration (phalera), worn on the breast as an ornament by soldiers, especially as a military decoration, or used to adorn the harness of horses.

The inscription reads LG X FR FEL, abbreviated form for the name of the Tenth Legion “Fretensis Felix”.

Early 3rd century AD

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