Roman Legion VII Military Standard Finial

1ST-2ND CENTURY AD

4 1/4" (224 grams, 11cm).

A bronze military standard finial of an eagle with wings spread, holding in its claws a square-section block with corkscrew ends symbolising thunder; the forward face inscribed 'VII'; block and tail pierced for attachment.

Provenance

Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent.

Footnotes

Legio VII existed in several forms during its history. Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis took part in Caesar's invasion of Gaul in 58 BC. Legio Septima Claudia was raised in Spain and took part in the Roman operations in Gaul. Legio Septima Gemina was founded in 68 AD in Spain by the general Galba to take part in his rebellion against the emperor Nero.

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LOT 0115

Roman Legion VII Military Standard Finial

Sold for (Inc. bp): £37,200

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