Weapons and Armor 

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Import restricted since 2001.

Section II.D of Designated List in force since 2011.

Body armor, including helmets, cuirasses, shin guards, and shields, and horse armor often decorated with elaborate engraved, embossed, or perforated designs. Elaborate horse armor is also produced during the same period. Both launching weapons (spears and javelins) and weapons for hand to hand combat (swords, daggers, etc.). Approximate date: 8th century B.C. to 4th century A.D.

For import restrictions in force from 2001, see History of Import Restrictions below.

Example shown: Bronze gladiatorial helmet; From Pompeii; First century B.C. to first century A.D.; Naples, National Archaeological Museum