Fibula
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A pin or clasp used to in relation to clothing.
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Forms
Broadly speaking there were three main types of fibulae.
Bow
This is the "safety pin" shape and all of its variations.
Plate
This is the variety most like the modern "brooch".
Ring
The ring and pin configuration remained popular in the post-Roman period. The ring might be solid ot it might have a gap.
Use
The pin was worn poining up. Illustration (C) used by permission.
Although fibulae are often illustrated in the "pin downwards" orientation, this might not have been the norm for fibulae.
Vide
Essential items of dress British Archaeology Issue 77 July 2004
