{"product_id":"falera-romana-grande-gorgone-medusa-laton-estanado","title":"Large Roman Phalerum, Medusa Gorgone, Tinned Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Discover Large Roman Phalerum, Medusa Gorgone, Tinned Brass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Roman tinned brass phalera, Medusa gorgone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003ephalera\u003c\/i\u003e is the Roman equivalent of a military medal or trophy. In ancient Rome, these decorated disc-shaped plaques, which were usually made of gold, silver, or bronze, were awarded to Roman soldiers who had distinguished themselves in battle. During parades, a highly decorated Roman legionary (called \u003ci\u003ea phaleratus\u003c\/i\u003e ) would display his \u003ci\u003ephalerae\u003c\/i\u003e on a leather cuirass that he wore over his armor. Distinguished veterans who had accumulated enough medals for a full harness were held in high esteem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This large and heavy replica of a Roman phalera is cast in brass and tinned. It bears the image of Medusa, one of the three monstrous Gorgons of Greek mythology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eDue to its size and weight, this Gorgon-headed brass phalera fits best as a centrepiece in a phalerae strap structure. It is ideal for equipping your own chest harness and also as a replacement, for example for our article number 1016676500. It is delivered without mounting material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An ideal accessory for Roman reenactment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Material: brass, cast and tin plated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Diameter: approx. 7.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight: approx. 245 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49788088779095,"sku":"1416756200","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/1416756200_medusa_gorgon_schnalle_buckle_schmuck_mittelalter.jpg?v=1736280440","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/falera-romana-grande-gorgone-medusa-laton-estanado","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}