A pair of ancient Roman bronze crossbow fibula brooches with a pin used to fasten a cloak of a Roman soldier and citizen. The traditional cross shaped fibula brooches with faceted edges are decorated with a ribbed relief pattern on the surface. A fibula is a brooch or pin for fastening garments, typically at the right shoulder. This crossbow style fibula was widely popular in ancient times, found across the Roman Empire from Britain to Syria. Archaeological Finds And Relics, Ancient History, Accessories.