Roman Bronze Openwork Eagle Phalera. 2nd-3rd century A.D. With thick circular rim, openwork design with median perching eagle on a column, head turned, flanked by a laurel frond and vexillum; two attachment studs to reverse. See Bishop, M.C., Coulston, J.C.N., Roman Military Equipment, from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, London, 2006, figs. 9,10, for decorative baldric appliqués. 41.6 grams, 55 mm (2 1/8 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.