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Title: Saint George Pin or Belt Buckle
Post by: GravityGirl on October 04, 2012, 10:46:42 PM
Can anyone help me identify this item?  I have done many searches, but can't find anything like it.  I picked it up at an estate sale while I was looking for books.  It was in the library.  I am fond of Saint George and it caught my eye :)
Title: Re: Saint George Pin or Belt Buckle
Post by: bigwull on October 05, 2012, 01:25:52 AM
It is a pin brooch,...also known as a fibula,in ancient times....what are the dimensions....
Title: Re: Saint George Pin or Belt Buckle
Post by: Kimmienemo on October 05, 2012, 05:48:31 AM
Quote from: bigwull on October 05, 2012, 01:25:52 AM
It is a pin brooch,...also known as a fibula,in ancient times....what are the dimensions....

Bigwull - do you know why they were called fibulas?  Was that term used in Europe only or elsewhere?  You always have the best info!
Title: Re: Saint George Pin or Belt Buckle
Post by: bigwull on October 05, 2012, 05:58:47 AM
Fibula...or to give it is proper name Fibulae...comes from Roman times...it was used to clasp two pieces of cloth together,..So yes it did originate from Europe....
Title: Re: Saint George Pin or Belt Buckle
Post by: GravityGirl on October 05, 2012, 12:05:55 PM
It's approximately 3" by 3"