# Roman SPQR Military Pin Badge with Eagle Laurel Wreath and Enameled Red SPQR

## SPQR Laurel Pin of Roman Honor

This **SPQR laurel pin** shows a detailed eagle with a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory and honor. It is gold-finish pewter with red enamel accents.

The red enamel picks out the letters SPQR. The Roman eagle laurel pin has a secure clasp.

-   **Material:** Pewter, gold finish, red enamel
-   **Dimensions:** 1 1/8 in H x 1 1/2 in W x 1/8 in D
-   **Fastening:** Secure clasp

## The Laurel Wreath

Romans crowned victors and generals with laurel. The wreath came to stand for triumph across the empire. Laurel was sacred to Apollo, and the evergreen leaves also stood for lasting glory. A general who won a great victory wore a laurel crown in his triumphal procession through Rome. Messengers carried news of victory wrapped in laurel branches. Soldiers also decorated their spears with the leaves. Julius Caesar wore a laurel wreath, which the Senate honored him with in his later years. Later emperors wore it as a sign of power and divine favor. Today the laurel wreath still means victory and honor. On this pin it frames the eagle and the letters SPQR. The wreath is detailed in gold-finish pewter, so the leaves catch the light.

## The Eagle of Rome

The eagle, or aquila, was the most sacred standard of a Roman legion. Gaius Marius made it the legion's only standard around 104 B.C. A soldier called the aquilifer carried it into battle. Losing it was a deep disgrace, so legions fought hard to protect it. After the Teutoburg Forest disaster in A.D. 9, Rome worked for years to win back three lost eagles. SPQR stands for Senatus Populusque Romanus, the Senate and People of Rome. These letters appeared on coins, monuments, and legion banners. This pin joins both marks. A detailed eagle spreads its wings inside a laurel wreath, the Roman sign of victory and honor. Red enamel fills the letters SPQR against the gold-finish pewter. A secure clasp keeps it in place on a lapel, scarf, or hat.

## Collecting Roman Insignia

A Roman eagle laurel pin is a fine award for a Latin class. The red enamel SPQR pin adds a bright note to a dark jacket. A Roman military lapel pin also pairs well with other Roman badges.

## Styling and Wearing the SPQR laurel pin

Wear it as a tie tack, lapel pin, purse emblem, or hat badge. This Roman military lapel pin suits any attire. Browse related pieces in our [Greek and Roman collection](https://www.museumize.com/collections/culture-greek-roman).

## Care Notes

Wipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat to protect the finish.

## For More Reading from the Web

-   Learn why the eagle was the sacred symbol of every Roman legion: [Aquila the Eagle - Roman Army Museum, Hadrian's Wall](https://romanarmymuseum.com/about/aquila-the-eagle/)
-   Discover how Romans used the laurel wreath to mark victory and honor: [Roman Laurel Wreath - National Museum of Australia](https://nma.gov.au/learn/diy/roman-laurel-wreath)
-   Find out what the letters SPQR meant and where Romans displayed them: [SPQR - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPQR)

## Details

- **Price:** 13.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Westair Reproductions
- **Type:** Museum Jewelry
- **Tags:** culture-greek-roman, culture-greek-roman-male, interest-military, museum-jewelry, museum-jewelry-cufflinks-tietacks

## Variants

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## Images

- Roman SPQR Military Pin Badge with Eagle Laurel Wreath and Enameled Red SPQR - Museumize.com
- Roman SPQR Military Pin Badge with Eagle Laurel Wreath and Enameled Red SPQR - Museumize.com
- Roman SPQR Military Pin Badge with Eagle Laurel Wreath and Enameled Red SPQR - Museumize.com
- Roman SPQR Military Pin Badge with Eagle Laurel Wreath and Enameled Red SPQR - Museumize.com

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> Updated: 2026-10-16