Cingulum militare

A cingulum militare was a piece of ancient Roman military equipment in the form of a belt decorated with metal fittings, which was worn as a badge of military status by soldiers and officials. Many examples were made in the Roman province of Pannonia.^[1]

A modern cingulum militare replica

The belt was composed of the following parts:

1. Balteus: Hanging band that was compounded for an overall band.
2. Bulla: Rivets on the baltea.
3. Pensilium: Pendant at the end of the straps of the belt.
4. Lamna: Discus at the end of each apron strip that embrace the pensilium.
5. Fibula: Buckle of the belt.

The cingulum militare was used in conjunction with the helmet (galea), the shield (scutum), the overall armor on the upper body (lorica hamata), a dagger (pugio), and a sword (gladius).

See also

• Roman military personal equipment
• Lorica segmentata