roman balteus rheingonheim with enamel

roman balteus rheingonheim with enamelThe balteus is a Roman belt worn by legionaries in the Roman army. The balteus is based on an original from the early 1st century AD. Around the Early Imperial period, these belts were worn throughout the Roman legions. A distinctive feature of this balteus is the brass fittings, decorated with red enamel. This replica includes an authentic 1st century Roman buckle and holder. Crafted from strong 3 mm thick leather, the balteus features a suede lining

whilst a small opening was left for the eyes and mouth

The trousers may be combined with leg wrappings for an extra sophisticated look

the knife features a grip wrapped in cow leather

The grip is slightly larger than that of a one-hander

In the middle of the shaft is a screw construction with which the two halves may be joined together

The gambeson may be worn on its own or beneath a hauberk

Armour parts may be readily attached to the shoulders and arms of the haubergeon with leather laces

This material has been worn throughout history in Scotland

The axe has been painted very realistically with broken metal pieces

This is a beautiful piece of jewellery for re-enactors

The nasal helmet is a replica of an original conical nasal helmet worn by St Wenceslaus

Material: Natural coloured leather