The Roman cingulum, the military belt, was a genuine status symbol as much as practical equipment, its stamped brass plates, apron straps and fittings reflecting a soldier’s pride in his position within the legion. Losing the right to wear a belt was itself a recognised military punishment, and going without one in public was considered genuinely shameful for a legionary. This component is sold separately, suited to building, repairing or customising your own cingulum belt.
This buckle is worked in brass, offering an alternative small build to our other compact buckle.
Deepeeka’s reproduction offers a genuine component for building or restoring a Roman military belt.
