Cingulum, Roman Belt Mainz Type, Leather and Brass (Tinned)

Get Cingulum, Mainz Type Roman Belt, Leather and Brass (Tinned)

Cingulum militare, Mainz type, 1st century AD
Roman legionary belt with pterygos and tinned brass fittings
< br />The Roman cingulum militare was an ornate leather belt decorated with metal plates and often fitted with brackets or devices for hanging 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 honor.

The cincture often included a leather apron, consisting of several narrow, flat strips (so-called pteryges or pteruges ), from which the belts hung and were decorated with continuous rows of riveted metal fittings. Each strip ended with metal pendants ( pensilia ).

This replica of a Roman legionary's cincture or balteus is richly decorated with tinned brass fittings. The hinged buckle, riveted plaques and medallions, movable pugio holders, and pendants are based on historical finds from the Mainz area. The original artifacts date back to the 1st century AD.

The hip belt is made of sturdy 2mm thick leather and is also lined with suede on the inside to cover the wearer's tunic and protect the wearer from the studs holding the decorative panels. The strap is pre-cut and adjustable to a variety of sizes. A leather cord is included for tying and securing a dagger to the round pugio hangers.

The striped apron is made from the same leather (unlined). Each leather strip has an integrated loop and can therefore be slipped onto or removed from the belt as desired.

It's an ideal accessory for Roman reenactments, LARP, stage, or TV/film. This beautiful Roman belt will make your transformation into a proud warrior simply perfect.

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

The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.