Replica of a strongly profiled Roman-Germanic fibula.
This detailed replica of a so-called strongly profiled Germanic fibula was dates to the Roman imperial period of the 1st to 2nd century AD.
Brooches of the strongly profiled type were common during the
Roman imperial period, especially in the East Germanic provinces of the Roman Empire and in free Germania.
Link to an original strongly profiled brooch...
Such Roman-Germanic brooches were part of the women's costume and were
worn on the shoulders to fasten the peplos.
So, this authentic fibula replica
complements perfectly the Germanic costume in Roman reenactment.
Dimensions of the Germanic fibula: 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm.
You can buy this fibula in high-quality
bronze or genuine
silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925
sterling silver (please note the delivery time).
Alloy...
The strongly profiled brooch is a Roman-Germanic form of crossbow brooch and is
characterised by a relatively short, strongly widened curved head, under which there is usually a support plate that holds the spiral scroll. It is usually between 4 and 7 cm in size. In the later forms of the strongly profiled fibulae, the support plate of the spiral roll can also be completely covered.
During the Roman period, this type of brooch was widespread in the
East Germanic region, but it was also found in northern Germany, northern Italy and the eastern Alps and was also widespread in the Danube provinces.
Among the West Germanic tribes in the lower Elbe region, the strongly profiled brooches without a supporting plate were
particularly widespread, often decorated with beaded wire. In southern Scandinavia, on the other hand, ribbon-shaped brooches were more popular at the same time.
The type of strongly profiled brooch is very long-lived and can still be found in Austria in the 4th century.