roman cingulum romulus and remus Rapierriemen mouth and nose require make-up

mouth and nose require make-up to conceal the colour difference

It is semi-sharp and is dispatched complete with a scabbard constructed from wood and leather

Puffed sleeves were fashionable at European courts

The pommel (wheel pommel) and cross-guard are finished with a patina so that they resemble an aged sword — a pleasing contrast with the light steel of the blade

Fibulae of this type were worn across an area stretching from Northern Europe to Austria and Croatia

roman cingulum romulus and remus Rapierriemen mouth and nose require make-upThe cingulum is a Roman belt worn by legionaries in the Roman army. The belt held up the trousers or braccae, but with its beautiful decorations it was also a symbol of military achievement and high rank. The apron, consisting of 4 leather bands, has brass pteruges and ends with a pensilia. The square plates on the belt alternately show a human face and the wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus. In Roman mythology, these are the founders of the