Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Roman Legionary silver Eagle / Aquila figure standing on a rounded base. The figure has finely detailed features of the head, eyes, beak and feathers. Size: ± 24,1 x 17,6 x 30,1 mm Condition: good solid condition, intact, dark patina. The figure can not stand unsupported. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more. The eagle was a powerful symbol to the Roman military. With each Roman legion a special eagle-bearer (aquilifer) had the honour of carrying the Legionary Eagle standard into battle and to guard its existence. The eagle was a symbol of the power and majesty of the Eternal City and was associated with Zeus (Roman Jupiter).