Description: This is my last one available that I made my limited edition of five copies from. All other copies of it have been sold and no more will be made like this. This is a Roman Legion X Fretensis vexillum standard (sigma) for a legionary cohort who took part in both the famous siege of Jerusalem and the notorious siege of Masada and then this same legion garrisoned in Jerusalem for a recorded 200 plus years. This vexillum has gold wire fringe on the bottom, and 100% red wool in two layers with the top opened up to insert a support rod. It is 100% embroidered. This vexillum flag also has over 100,000 individual stiches and portrays an Imperial Roman eagle with wreath of which I designed from a Roman marble eagle with wreath found in the forum of Trajan during excavations and later used in a church portico. I can also make all of the other parts and pieces needed to complete this standard if so desired. I can also mount on four metal brass borders using 16 brass rivets on the vexillum if desired. This practice of using borders on the outside of some vexillum designs tends to accentuate the inner subject matter. It adds some artistic flare to the over all look but it may have had a greater purpose of giving the flag some weight to hold it down and readable to make sure your other legion members would stay within their particular cohort during a battle field engagement. It could have also been a way to strengthen the flag. The one in the picture is the same exact flag. I just laid the four corners and rivets on top to show you what it would look like. If you want the four brass corners riveted on, you will need to request this before it is shipped. These are limited and are not massed produced. I have one to sell but will keep one as well. Are you interested at all in having me make the complete standard for you? You can control the price by determining how much or how little you want to put into as I have several options for each accessory. First of all is the pole. I have one higher grade and thicker hard wood pole that is stained a nice brown, which is also then sealed in and another cheaper version of an unstained but thinner hardwood pole. I can add an authentic style Roman spear blade made of iron. I can also add an iron Roman style butt spike. To mount either one f these takes grinding down both ends of the pole to both make a perfect fit to affix these with nails or screws. On top of the standard is mounted a wooden 'T' cross bar on which the vexillum hangs from with two gold terminals on either end of the rod. Two red ribbon streamers hang on each side of the flag with gold heart design terminals on the bottom which was a common Roman design. These ribbons can be plain or decorated with metal studs and in cloth or leather or a combination of both. These vexillum flags are approximately 20 inches 'wide' by 20 inches 'high', not including the gold fringe. Roman coins, grave stele and monuments also show various other items that can be attached such as phalera silver disk, imago's or the image of the emperor disk, wreaths, the manus or hand at top and even a Roman eagle on top to name just a few. All of the items listed above can be priced before you commit to them. Basically, you can own a Volkswagen or a Mercedes Benz.
Price: 249 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2025-02-14T07:34:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
