• Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)
  • Brass brooch, approx. 4.9 x 3.5 cm
  • Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)
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Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)

$51.98 USD
$51.98 USD
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Highlights

This detailed brass replica of an onion-shaped brooch is an authentic piece of jewelry that brings late Roman and early medieval history to life.

  • Faithful reconstruction of a historical garment clasp from late antiquity and the early Middle Ages
  • Traditional design with the characteristic three onion-shaped buttons
  • Made of high-quality brass for a shiny and robust appearance
  • Historically significant accessory that once served as a badge of rank for Roman soldiers and officials
  • Versatile use for reenactment, living history, Roman encampments, or LARP events
  • Easy and secure attachment to cloaks or coats using the integrated, sturdy pin
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)
Brass brooch, approx. 4.9 x 3.5 cm
Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)
Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)

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Questions about the product Brass onion-shaped brooch (4.9 x 3.5 cm)

From what period does the onion-knob fibula typically originate and what function did it fulfill in late Roman dress?

The onion-knob fibula typically dates from the 4th and 5th centuries AD. In late Roman dress, it served to fasten the cloak on the right shoulder and was also an important status and rank insignia for military personnel and state officials.
How was the onion-button brooch attached to clothing, and what significance did the material of the brooch have for the wearer's social status?

The onion-shaped brooch served as a garment pin in late antiquity, fastening the cloak – usually on the right shoulder. The material of the brooch was a crucial marker of status, indicating the wearer's social standing or military rank: while ordinary soldiers wore brooches made of bronze or brass, those made of silver or gold were reserved for higher-ranking officials and officers.
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The onion-knob brooch originally developed from the predecessor type, the hinged-arm brooch (also called a hinge brooch). Its characteristic name refers to the three onion-shaped knobs at the ends of the bow head and the cross arms of the piece of jewelry.
To what extent did onion-knob brooches function as official military rank insignia, and what special significance did magnificent examples with inscriptions have as imperial gifts of honor?

Late antique onion-knob brooches served as military rank and status symbols, as they were worn almost exclusively by soldiers and officials to fasten their cloaks at the shoulder. The materials used, such as bronze, silver, or gold, indicated the wearer's rank. Particularly magnificent examples, some bearing inscriptions, served as imperial gifts of honor or awards bestowed upon deserving individuals on special occasions such as anniversaries of reign.