Ancient Roman Lead Legionary Whistle (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman legionary whistle cast in lead alloy, about 37.3 mm long, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, in good condition.
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Roman lead alloy Legionary whistle, cast in a compact tubular form with a central body and a flared mouthpiece. One end is fitted with a small suspension loop, indicating it was likely worn on a cord or attached to clothing or equipment.
Length: ± 37,3 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. 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 Legionary whistle, a distinctive artifact from ancient Rome, served as a vital tool for communication and command within the Roman Legions. Typically made of metal or bone, these whistles emitted shrill, distinctive sounds that conveyed orders on the battlefield or during military drills. Each Legion had its unique whistle pattern, enabling soldiers to recognize their unit's commands amidst the chaos of combat.
These small but significant instruments played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and coordination among the Roman legions, exemplifying the meticulous organization and training of this formidable ancient military force.
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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 lead alloy Legionary whistle, cast in a compact tubular form with a central body and a flared mouthpiece. One end is fitted with a small suspension loop, indicating it was likely worn on a cord or attached to clothing or equipment.
Length: ± 37,3 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. 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 Legionary whistle, a distinctive artifact from ancient Rome, served as a vital tool for communication and command within the Roman Legions. Typically made of metal or bone, these whistles emitted shrill, distinctive sounds that conveyed orders on the battlefield or during military drills. Each Legion had its unique whistle pattern, enabling soldiers to recognize their unit's commands amidst the chaos of combat.
These small but significant instruments played a crucial role in maintaining discipline and coordination among the Roman legions, exemplifying the meticulous organization and training of this formidable ancient military force.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Legionary Whistle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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Yes
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