Gordopolis Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/1898-year-old-bronze-military-diploma-found-in-turkeys-perre/news “The inscription includes information about Calcilius Antiquus, who served in the military during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian. This person in question was given an award after serving in the military for 20 years. He was given the right to marry and gained Roman citizenship.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) That is an exciting find, for sure. Until I did recent research on military diplomas, I knew nothing about these amazing documents that would grant rights and privileges to retired soldiers. ”A complete diploma consists of 2 bronze plates of rectangular shape, between 10x12 and 21x16 cm depending on the period, with text on both sides, bound together by bronze wire and sealed with witnesses seals. The seals were covered by three bronze strips to protect them from mechanical wear. Below a typical diploma, unwired and opened up, with preserved witness seals and their protecting metal cover (closed and opened). This particulary well preserved example was found in Slavonski Brod and had been issued under Vespasianus.” (See below) This is a wonderful site discussing these diplomas: http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryDiploma1a.html Edited January 5, 2022 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted January 6, 2022 Report Share Posted January 6, 2022 Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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