Ancient Roman Legionary Cingulum Apron Pendant (Military Belt Pendant) (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze Legionary Cingulum apron pendant dating to the late 1st to early 2nd century AD, in good wearable condition with a modern suspension ring and cord, acquired in 2024 from Belgium and authenticated as original/official.
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Ancient Roman bronze terminal from the decorative apron of a military cingulum. The upper section consists of a long, profiled fitting that originally enclosed the end of a narrow leather strap. A hooked lower terminal supports an articulated leaf-shaped pendant with a pointed finial. The front of the pendant is decorated with several punched ring-and-dot motifs.
The bronze retains areas of pale surface coating, probably from its original tinning. The small suspension ring and leather cord are modern additions, allowing the ancient fitting to be worn as a pendant.
-> The cingulum militare was an important element of the Roman soldier’s equipment and a visible symbol of military status. During the Early Imperial period, some belts incorporated an apron of narrow leather straps decorated with metal mounts and terminating in articulated bronze pendants. These movable terminals created a distinctive visual and audible effect when the soldier walked.
Size: ± 67.8 mm
Good solid condition, wearable. The articulated elements remain movable. Surface wear, deposits and minor irregularities consistent with age and use. The original leather strap is no longer present. Modern suspension ring and cord.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman bronze terminal from the decorative apron of a military cingulum. The upper section consists of a long, profiled fitting that originally enclosed the end of a narrow leather strap. A hooked lower terminal supports an articulated leaf-shaped pendant with a pointed finial. The front of the pendant is decorated with several punched ring-and-dot motifs.
The bronze retains areas of pale surface coating, probably from its original tinning. The small suspension ring and leather cord are modern additions, allowing the ancient fitting to be worn as a pendant.
-> The cingulum militare was an important element of the Roman soldier’s equipment and a visible symbol of military status. During the Early Imperial period, some belts incorporated an apron of narrow leather straps decorated with metal mounts and terminating in articulated bronze pendants. These movable terminals created a distinctive visual and audible effect when the soldier walked.
Size: ± 67.8 mm
Good solid condition, wearable. The articulated elements remain movable. Surface wear, deposits and minor irregularities consistent with age and use. The original leather strap is no longer present. Modern suspension ring and cord.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Late 1st to early 2nd century AD
Name of object
Legionary Cingulum Apron Pendant (Military Belt Pendant)
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
