A Roman military torc was a type of necklet or bracelet given to soldiers as a decoration for valor. The term torc, from the Latin torquis meaning "to twist," refers to the item's distinctive twisted-metal design, as seen in the image. Torcs were considered minor awards for rank-and-file soldiers for bravery in battle. Another related award was the armilla, a bracelet with a similar function. Key Details Size: 61 x 52 x 8 mm Weight: 13.83 gram Find: Nederland Origin: The Romans adopted the torc or Armilla as a military award after encountering them worn by Celtic warriors, viewing them as valuable war trophies. Usage: These decorations were often awarded in pairs. During military parades, soldiers would proudly display their decorations on a chest harness and wear the torcs around the arm or neck, often hanging from a red scarf called a focale. Status Symbol: While Celtic torcs and armillas were symbols of high status and wealth among chieftains, in the Roman army, they became a more widespread symbol of military achievement. Material: Roman military torcs and Armillas could be made of bronze, silver, or gold, with the material reflecting the status of the recipient or the significance of the achievement. Shipping method: this lot will be shipped with DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping service. Verzendmethode: dit kavel wordt uitstekend verpakt verzonden middels DHL via de slimme verzending van Catawiki Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.