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The Batavi have a shiny, new Draco
Semisalis Abruna Offline
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12-03-2009, 05:12 PM
We have just receieved our nice, new Draco standard Big Grin


[Image: zdraco1.jpg]

It is one Roman foot from nose to collar and about 5 inches in diameter.
It is made from copper & has been gilded & silvered then covered with a natural laquer to protect the surface.
For more photos go to: [url:1yqzq7ry]http://abruna.free0host.com/draco1.htm[/url]
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12-03-2009, 06:18 PM
wow, that's a wonderfull piece! Just awesome.
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12-03-2009, 09:23 PM
Cool! Confusedhock:
Nice details guys! Smile
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12-04-2009, 09:52 AM
Very nice Nick! Big Grin
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12-27-2009, 04:17 PM
Quote:We have just receieved our nice, new Draco standard
Looking very nice Nick. Who made it? Gilded and silvered too - did you do that yourself? I hope that did not empty the Batavi war chest....
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