A middle section of a military chamfron, late 2nd - mid-3rd century, Oblong trapezoid-shaped sheet bronze with triangular top. Horizontally divided into seven ornamental segments. Surface largely tin-plated, partly contrasted with nielloed sections. Contours and details of the images accentuated with incised lines and punches. Three hinge bushings made of bent sheet metal on each side to attach the missing outer eye patches. Contents of the decorative seg ancient world, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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