Roman-style decorative belts remain popular for costume and re-enactment use well beyond strict archaeological reproduction, offering the visual language of the cingulum — hanging studs, a layered decorated surface — in accessible modern builds. This version uses solid brass fittings on black leather, giving a richer, heavier decorative finish than an aluminium build while retaining the same Roman-inspired silhouette.
Royal Belt, Brass Fittings
This black leather belt draws its styling from Roman military belt design, finished with hanging bronze studs and brass fittings for a richer, more substantial decorative look. The layered, decorated surface echoes the cingulum tradition, offering a solid brass alternative to our lighter aluminium-fitted version. Fully wearable, it suits a Roman-inspired impression, costume dressing, or display.
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This legionary belt is built from high-quality natural leather with embossed brass plates riveted directly into the surface, forming a genuinely durable and decorative cingulum. It includes the full historical apron, or pteruges, decorated with enamelled brass rosettes along with dedicated pugio dagger holders. Together these elements recreate the layered, richly decorated look that made the cingulum as much a display of status as functional kit.
