In a bronze inscription, a remnant of Roman might

Times of Israel ^ | Saturday, April 21, 2012 | Matti Friedman

[Paisan]

...a copy given to the soldier — the original remained the property of the government...

And if the Government lost THEIR copy, you could kiss your retirement and medical benefits goodbye.

Red Tape - been around a L O N G time...

[Mmogamer]

And they considered themselves Roman. It was a crime against
civilization that the west did not help stop the moon-worshipers from taking Constantinople.

[SunkenCiv]

:’)

[Sherman Logan]

In the 3rd Crusade western armies conquered Constantinople. The Eastern Roman Empire was re-established after a while, but it was at best a shadow of its former self. The West had at least as much to do with the eventual fall of the Empire as the Muslims.