Sword pommel (Piece)

This antler sword pommel was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used by a member of the auxiliary infantry between 80 and 100 AD.

The top of the sword fitted into the slot of the pommel. It is broken.

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary soldier, each with its own type of equipment. Auxiliary troops were recruited from the populations of conquered countries. As a result, their equipment varied widely.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-838-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 148
Date:	Between 80 and 100 AD
Material:	Deerhorn; imperfect
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What:	Pommel
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Antler pommel from Newstead
References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 315, Pl. LXXXIV, 10.
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