1st-2nd century AD. A bronze finial comprising a square-section spike and vine-lead plaque with two lateral holes, lateral wings, split socket and securing collar. See Bishop, M.C. & Coulston, J.C.N. Roman Military Equipment From the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, London, 1993. 488 grams, 42.5cm (16 1/2"). From a private Netherlands collection; previously in an old collection since before 1980. [No Reserve]