Beautiful objects in bronze with rest of gold leaf of interesting forms and engravings used in Roman times for the protection and fixation of arms. The Roman Cingulum Militare was the belt used by the soldiers of the Roman army to gird up their tunic and hang their sharp weapons, like the sword. It was also known as balteus used by Roman legionaries who, thanks to its fringes with bronze studs, offered a light protection to the cuts in the pubic area It was made of leather and adorned with pterygias or inguinal protections and decorated with different types of buckles, metal plates and studs. Size: Plate - 98 x 14 mm Hook - 41 x 16 mm Surround buckle - 16 x 5 mm Alcove - 29 x 12 mm Link with valance - 63 x 14 mm Hollow buckle - 30 x 25 mm These objects accept professional cleaning See photos form a good part of the description. Will be sent insured and certified with tracking number. Origin: Bought by the current owner in 2018 from an antique and private art and archaeology collection in Spain. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, documentation can be seen by Catawiki. Important information: Seller guarantees that is entitled to send this lot. The seller shall inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.