Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman Legionary bronze openwork Pelta (shield) amulet pendant with integral suspension loop. The amulet is strung on a modern leather jewellery cord with clasp. Total length: ± 29,2 x 15 mm Condition: intact and in good solid condition, complete with suspension loop. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more. A Pelta is a small light shield, used by the Greek and Roman troops. The most easily identifiable attribute that is associated with the Amazons is the pelta, also called the Amazon shield. The shield has an elliptical or crescent-shaped form. Pelta-shaped motifs are frequent decorations in mosaics, dress accessories, fixtures etc. During the Roman Empire, the pelta shape was often used as a belt buckle, brooch or pendant, especially by the warlike Romans.