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Sword

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Sword - one of many made for presentation to officers under Germanicus in his successful campaign vs Germ. in AD 17. Upper relief shows Tib welcoming Germ. on return. Center medallion is Tib. below is shrine in which eagle and 2 standards (probably those lost by Varus in AD 9 now recovered) British Mus. VIII.19.7

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