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.
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, the shield, the overall armor on the upper body, a dagger, and a sword.