Roman Brass Finial Cloak Pin 1st–2nd Century Brooch for Historical Garments

This Roman Brass Finial Cloak Pin is a faithful reproduction of a fibula brooch worn throughout the 1st and 2nd centuries CE in provinces of the Roman Empire. More than just utilitarian fasteners, brooches like this were part of a Roman’s visible identity—used to clasp cloaks at the shoulder or chest while also serving as status symbols.

The brooch features a solid arched frame with symmetrical disc designs, each etched with radial lines and enclosed in openwork scroll detailing. At the top sits a finial-style hinge with subtle beading, anchoring the long central pin. The reverse side is cast clean and flat, preserving the classic one-piece shape seen in museum specimens from Roman Britain, Gaul, and the Danube frontier.

Built from solid brass using traditional casting techniques, this pin has both the weight and presence expected of authentic Roman hardware. It’s fully functional and can securely fasten heavier garments like a sagum or woolen cloak, making it ideal for Roman legionary kits, historical costume, or collectors of early European artifacts.

While visually ornate, this style of brooch was commonly worn by both military and civilian Romans, blending ornamentation with practicality.

MEASUREMENTS: Approximate

• Pin Length: 11.3 cm (4.45 inches)

• Overall Width: 6.9 cm (2.72 inches)

• Outer Diameter (Ring): 6.4 cm (2.52 inches)

• Inner Diameter (Ring): 5.4 cm (2.13 inches)

• Weight: approx. 45 grams (1.6 ounces)

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

To maintain the golden tone of the brass, polish gently with a dry cloth. Allowing a natural patina to develop will give the brooch a more aged, museum-like appearance. Avoid moisture and store in a dry cloth pouch when not in use.

NOTE :

This brooch is cast using traditional methods and hand-finished. Variations in finish or detail are part of it’s nature.