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Roman copper alloy ear guard
Probably of Legionary type. For left ear. Trace of single rivet hole for attaching to the helmet bowl. Others lost through corrosion.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.43H/2.6
Find Information
Site Name: Museum Garden, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1983 - 1984
Notes: Context (150) Phase II
Acquisition
collected officially, 26/4/1984
Measurements
length / mm:63
thickness / mm:0.3
Techniques
Hammered
Material
Copper alloy
Location
In store
Categories
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