Roman belt Mainz type, Cingulum leather and brass (tinned) 1616679802

The Roman Cingulum Militare was a leather belt studded with decorative metal plates and often fitted with holders or hanging devices for the soldier's dagger. This war belt not only served to hold up the warrior's braccae (trousers) during battle, but was also a sign of military rank or honour. The cingulum often included a leather aprle consisting of several flat, narrow strips ( so-called pteryges or pteruges), which hung down from the belt and were decorated with continuous rows of riveted metal fittings.

Each strip ended with metal pendants ( pensilia ).
This replica of a Roman legionary cingulum or balteus is richly
decorated with tinned brass fittings. The hinged buckle, riveted plaques and medallions, movable Pugio brackets and pendants are based on historical finds from the Mainz area. The original artefacts have been dated to the 1st century AD. The hip belt is made of sturdy 2 mm thick leather and is additionally lined with

scoop on the inside to protect the wearer's tunic from the rivets holding the decorative plates. The strap is pre-drilled and adjustable to a variety of sizes. A leather cord is included to tie and attach a dagger to the Pugio's round suspensions.
The aprle strip is made of the same leather (unlined). Each leather strip has an integrated loop and can therefore be pushed on or off the belt as desired.
As an ideal prop for Roman reenactment, LARP, stage or TV/film, this beautiful
Roman belt will make your transformation into a proud warrior perfect.

Details: - Material: red leather, decorative brass fittings (tinned) - Thickness (including suede lining, without fittings): approx. 3 mm - Total length (including buckle): approx. 134 cm - Suitable for a hip circumference of approx. 100 - 125 cm - Width: approx. 4 cm (approx. 2 mm at the perforated end) - Shear strap: approx. 41 cm long (including pendant), 2.5 cm wide - Weight: approx. 1270 g