​This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the original ten-month Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, when March was the first month of the year. About 700 BC it became the eighth month when January and February were added to the year before March by King Numa Pompilius, who also gave it 29 days. Julius Caesar added two days when he created the Julian calendar in 45 BC giving it its modern length of 31 days. In 8 BC it was renamed in honor of Augustus, who did not take a day from February.

Hand and Hammer Sterling Ornament Pendant - 2542 August Sun 8th Edition.  This ornament is part of the Hand and Hammer 12 months series that started in 2000 and ended in 2005.  This size is about 1-3/4" Tall by 2" Wide.  This sterling ornament is made to wear on a chain, or use on a tree.  The months are a perfect way to use the ornaments throughout the year as pieces of jewelry.

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