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Armillae - Charlie - 02-02-2015
Here a some armillae my mate and I recently made for a friend in the Legio X Fretensis...Malta. Made from silver and brass.....width is 60mm.
Thanks Brian for your valued help once more....always grateful my friend.
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Armillae - PhilusEstilius - 02-02-2015
Phil.
I have to say once again a thank you and also these are just fantastic and I'm sure indeed the new owner will be more that satisfied with such a very good quality in your work.
Armillae - caiusbeerquitius - 02-02-2015
Very beautiful. =) What find are they based on?
Armillae - Charlie - 02-02-2015
Thanks Brian and Christian. The armillae aren't based on any finds, pure artistic license for re-enactment. I know several Roman armillae have been found in Britain, though these seem to be narrower in width and usually have a decorative pattern, rather than motifs. In saying that though, I believe there was one found at Vindonissa with bull motifs. A friend of mine wanted some made with a generic Roman symbol.....so what better than the Aquila.
Armillae - Pointer - 02-03-2015
Beautiful work you guys!
Now excuse my ignorance... where was this worn? Wrist? Bicep?
Armillae - Charlie - 02-03-2015
Thanks Patrick, and as far as I am aware they were worn on the wrist.