 The belt a Roman soldier wore around his waist was basically a holder for his dagger and the apron that hung from the front portion of the belt.
This leather apron was partly protection for the lower waist and partly ornamental. The soldier could fasten strips of leather to the front of his belt and attach his own choice of decoration to these attachments. Mostly the soldier add tokens and discs to signify the campaigns he had fought in. |
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My thanks to Optio Gaius Allius of Legion XIV and Verulamium Museum for their assistance
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