Late Roman to Early Medieval Bronze Strap & Belt Fitting Group, c. AD 300–1000

Group of three copper-alloy fittings, probably from belts, straps, harness, or personal equipment. Includes an elongated decorative mount with raised foliate/possibly zoomorphic ornament and surviving attachment studs, a riveted irregular plate with pierced attachment hole, and a small hinged or bifurcated strap fitting retaining two rivets. Military use is possible for one or more pieces, though not certain.

Dark brown-green patina with corrosion and earthen deposits.

25–28 mm; 10 g combined.

Provenance: Old American collection; likely found in England.