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Carolingian Disc Brooch

Carolingian Disk Brooch Date of discovery: 2025-04-06 Aproximate location of discovery: Neerlanden, Vlaanderen Context: Fragments of terra sigillata, tegulae, imbrex, Roman coins Carolingian cross-disc brooches with enamel (8th–9th century) are early medieval ornaments, often worn as status symbols. They consist of a circular disc with a cross motif in relief. The spaces between the cross arms were […]

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Armed Partisans Pin

Armed Partisans Pin Date of discovery: 2017-02-03 Aproximate location of discovery: Schoolbergen, Leuven, Vlaanderen Context: 3rd reich coinage, 9 mm parabellum cartridges The Partisans Armés (PA), the armed wing of the Belgian Communist Party, were active in Leuven despite the risks of German repression. Their Leuven unit, known as Korps 34, carried out sabotage and

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