Phalera
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Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This smaller example carries the same Medusa Gorgon motif as our standard-sized phalera, a genuinely popular protective and apotropaic image in Roman art and military decoration.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Roman Phalera, Medusa Gorgon, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7562TPhalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This example carries a Medusa Gorgon motif, a genuinely popular protective and apotropaic image in Roman art and military decoration, believed to ward off evil with her petrifying gaze.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, measuring approximately 8cm in diameter and weighing approximately 220g, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This smaller example carries the same Alexander the Great portrait as our standard-sized phalera, whose image remained a popular decorative motif across the ancient world.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Roman Phalera, Alexander the Great, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7564TPhalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This example carries a portrait associated with Alexander the Great, whose image remained a popular and enduring decorative motif across the ancient Mediterranean world long after his death.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Roman Phalera, Aquila Eagle, Small, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7568TPhalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This smaller example carries the same aquila eagle motif as our large phalera, the supreme symbol of a Roman legion.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Roman Phalera, Aquila Eagle, Large, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7567TPhalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This example carries the aquila eagle motif, the supreme symbol of a Roman legion, a fitting subject for a decoration awarded to soldiers who had distinguished themselves in the eyes of that same legion.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Celtic Torc Phalera, Lion Heads, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7560TRoman military decorations included torc-shaped medals alongside true phalerae discs, a tradition beginning in 361 BC when the consul Titus Manlius Torquatus defeated a Gallic chieftain in single combat and took the man’s torc as a trophy, wearing it himself thereafter.
This example recreates that torc-form decoration with lion-head terminals, worn by soldiers as a badge of honour that, unlike some other awards, could be displayed publicly at all times.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, weighing approximately 50g, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Roman Phalera, Horse Motif, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7566TPhalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This example carries a horse motif, reflecting the genuine practice of decorating cavalry harness with phalerae alongside the chest decorations worn by centurions and standard-bearers.
This reproduction is cast in brass and tin-coated, sold as a standalone component for mounting onto a belt, harness, or armour.
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Phalerae Buckle Set, Tin-Coated Brass
SKU: RPT7561TThis buckle set is designed to pair with our phalerae range, giving a genuine mounting solution for attaching decorative discs to a belt or harness.
Cast in brass and tin-coated, this set measures approximately 5.5 x 4 inches and weighs approximately 20g.
This reproduction offers a practical component for building a custom decorated belt or harness.
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Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman small Aquila eagle phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman large Aquila eagle phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Horse Phalera, Brass (Legacy Listing)
SKU: RPT7566Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman horse motif phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Alexander Phalera, Small, Brass (Legacy Listing)
SKU: RPT7565Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman small Alexander the Great phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Alexander Phalera, Brass (Legacy Listing)
SKU: RPT7564Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman Alexander the Great phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman small Medusa Gorgon phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Medusa Gorgon Phalera, Brass (Legacy Listing)
SKU: RPT7562Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Roman Medusa Gorgon phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
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Torc Phalera, Brass (Legacy Listing)
SKU: RPT7560Phalerae were a genuine class of Roman military decoration, gold, silver or bronze discs awarded to centurions and standard-bearers for acts of valour and worn as a set on the chest harness during parades, sometimes mounted on the staffs of unit standards. The tradition traces back to ancient Greek phalara, adorning armour and horse harness, adopted by Rome via the Etruscans by the 4th century BC, and the term survives today in “phaleristics,” the study of orders and decorations.
This listing appears to be an earlier, uncoated brass version of our Celtic torc-form phalera, since it shares the same design as its tin-coated counterpart (listed separately with a “T” suffix SKU) but carries no price or dimensional data in our current catalogue.
Please confirm with your catalogue team whether this legacy listing should be merged with its tin-coated equivalent, re-priced as a distinct plain-brass option, or discontinued.
