1st Century Roman Balteus Militaris – Deepeeka
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- Overall Length
- 53 5/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.3 oz
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
Overview
1st Century Roman Balteus Militaris - Deepeeka
The Balteus or Cingulum was an ornamented belt worn by roman soldiers. They seem to have been largely personalized as a wide variety of bronze or tin plates and medallions of various designs and symbols have been found. A valuable possession, the Balteus was not entirely decorative, as it was used to help support the weight of armor and suspended the Pugio sidearm dagger. An apron, adorned with medallions serves as a groin guard.
This Balteus, made by Deepeeka, has been made from strips of leather with brass medallions riveted in place. It is attached to a wide leather Roman Belt with riveted square brass plates. There are two anchor points for the attachment of a Pugio dagger.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Deepeeka
- Culture
- Roman
- Overall Length
- 53 5/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.3 oz
- Width
- 1 5/8''
- Country of Origin
- India
- Color
- Brown
- Dimensions
- Sporran Apron Strips Length: 17 5/8'' - Sporran Strips Width: 1 1/8''
- Material
- Leather - Brass
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The Maker
Deepeeka
Deepeeka creates an astonishing variety of replica weapons, armor, and re-enactment accessories that range from Classical Antiquity to the 20th Century. Deepeeka has been crafting replicas since the 1980s and their products are essential gear for many re-enactment groups. Many swords, daggers and other weapons made by Deepeeka are durably crafted and budget-friendly offerings. The steel is good and well-tempered and their leathercraft and woodworking are of excellent quality. Deepeeka’s products are handcrafted and (in the case of blades, hand-hammered) are a good deal for those who want a quality item at a good price.
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This is well-made, good-looking, and fits well. It’s a TAD big, but I’m also not a large person, so not holding any points against it there