C. 100-300 AD. Roman. A heavy bronze armilla bracelet with rectangular section and sub-elliptical, recurved terminals. Armillae were armband style bracelets awarded as a military decoration. The rank of the soldier in question determined the metal from which the bracelet was made either gold, silver or bronze. These bracelets were not for everyday wear, but were occasion pieces worn at special military and civic events suchs a triumphs, religious ceremonies and games. Superb condition.Size: L:60mm / W:72mm ; 27g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980-90s on the UK art market.