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Roman Whistle

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The Romans actively used such a signal tool as a whistle. In shape and purpose, they strongly resemble modern ones. They were made from copper-containing materials. It is assumed that their main purpose was to designate combat teams in the army. In particular , options and centurions.

Giant bronze whistle. 6.5 see Vgl. Gorny & Mosch 210, 2012, 459. 1-3 century AD
Giant bronze whistle. Private collection. 1-3 century AD
Giant bronze whistle. Private collection. 1-3 century AD

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Centurion, Option, Legion