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cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "tgpedersen" <tgpedersen@...> wrote:
>
> This item was on display on a recent exhibition here on
the 'Roman
> Iron Age' (ca 1 - 500 CE) in Denmark.
>
> http://sejren.natmus.dk/ST/genstande.asp?ID=49&offset=3
More on the find place, Vimose (note name):
http://sejren.natmus.dk/ST/udstilling.asp?ID=49
"
Vimose differs from the majority of the Danish weapon sacrifices in
the large component of weapons and parts of weapons produced by
Romans. The characteristic ring-pommeled swords [Ringknaufschwerter]
of East Roman origin are unique [I thought they were originally
Sarmatian?]. In addition there are sword blades with Roman stamps and
mass-produced sword sheath fittings. Many soldiers were formerly in
Roman service [And how do they know that? Perhaps the exhibition is
EU-supported?]. Special characteristics of the personal equipment of
the warriors would indicate that several of the defeated soldiers
must hail from the present Germany.
"
Torsten