bronze roman whistle

veronasteve

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its got a bit broken off the end,but has been i.d as a roman whistle,if so its quite rare they dont know exactly what they where used for.maybe military used em for sending signals to troops.
this is the field i found it in.
 

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BuckleBoy

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Yes, it is a great find.


I would also like to know what kind of sound it makes. Have you tried it?


-Buckleboy
 

kindafoundabuckle

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SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!! That is an amazing piece of history you have recovered. Is there a way to date what era of the Roman Empire it was from? Once again amazing and a BIG congratulations to you on your find. :notworthy:

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Hardy

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VERY NICE FIND AND A RARE ONE TOO! i ASKED A FEW PROF'S I KNOW AND THEY ARE ENVYIOUS OF YOU ;D

NOT TO MENY OF THOSE BAD BOYS TO BE HAD :o A BIG CONGRATS
 

49r Relics

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Congratulations on a museum quality find! I would pitch a tent in that field for the next month. :thumbsup:
 

TimC (North Alabama)

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Awesome place to to hunt, many of us would like to get into that field. That's quite a unique find too.
 

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Very nice piece of History! A nice addition for any collection........ WTG

John
 

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