07-22-2015, 05:39 PM
"As for a gilded or silver brooch, IIRC all crossbow fibulae that have been found were made of Gold or Silver. "
Definitely not true--bronze crossbow fibs are found all over the Empire. I would argue bronze was the most common material used, certainly not gold and silver.
Definitely not true--bronze crossbow fibs are found all over the Empire. I would argue bronze was the most common material used, certainly not gold and silver.
Steve in WA
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