Hod Hill sword

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Thanks, Matt. You're right to see Roman influence- Bishop & Coulston, Miks and Stead all see this as an example of where Roman troops (auxillaries) were using native or native inspired weapons. The find spots of this and other "crown and cockade" also back this up. The BM label has it as " a large straight sided Roman sword with Celtic side decoration on the hilt fittings".
If you'd like more pics, let me know.

Cheers
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