A Roman soldier’s frying pan with folding handle, dated 3rd Century AD. This practical Roman military frying pan, complete with a folding handle, likely belonged to a soldier of the Legio II Augusta, stationed at Isca (modern Caerleon, Wales).
Designed for portability and durability, the pan was part of a legionary’s personal kit, used to prepare simple meals while on campaign or in barracks.
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Its clever folding handle made it easy to pack—showing how Roman military life balanced efficiency with everyday necessity.
What’s striking is how familiar the design feels. The form and function are not far removed from cookware found in modern military mess kits, underscoring a timeless truth: soldiers across history share the same basic needs, regardless of era.
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