Strap terminal

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This bronze strap terminal was found at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It protected the end of a textile or leather harness strap, probably part of the horse harness of an auxiliary cavalryman between 142 and 165 AD.

The strap terminal is corroded at one end.

The harnesses of Roman cavalrymen were decorated with a range of mounts and pendants. Some of the finer examples were probably used in tournaments or ceremonies rather than fighting.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-282-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.261
• Date: 142 - 165 AD
  Between 142 and 165 AD
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
  
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• Description: Auxiliary cavalry strap terminal of bronze, from Strageath, Perthshire, 142 - 165 AD
  
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