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Late Roman belt project is finally finished
🕑 Added 2023-03-22 20:00:03 +0000 UTCSalvete Patreons!
A few weeks ago we showed you a Late Roman belt that was still in progress. After many hours, it is finally ready and just in time for our portrayal of a Late Roman legionary in the upcoming filming event.
As an amateur leatherworker I am very proud of the result. And fellow reenactors also responded positively to the leather work. I hope there are many more projects like this to follow. There are so many beautiful Roman belts, bags and other leather works that I would like to make. Of course we will take you along in these fun projects and show you everything!
In the third image, I've added a schematic showing a collection of archaeological finds from late Roman belts.
- The hip belt concerns: No. 17 Type IIA
- The sword belt concerns: No. 8 Type IA, (most likely the mounting plate has been lost here).
What kind of Roman leather object would you like me to make?
PS: Please don't say a Roman leather horse saddle! Because that is probably a bit too much for my basic skills (and we lack a horse anyway) ;p
Comments
Imperium Romanum
Hi Connie, thank you for your compliment! It is funny that in the Late Roman period, the decorations become much simpler, but often larger and more robust, than in the earlier periods.
Imperium Romanum
Very good idea Brett! We have a sling already. I'm gonna make some pictures for you, and make a post about it!
Constance (Connie) Finch
Very impressive workmanship! And the archeological finds scetches! Who knew such interesting decorations existed so long ago.
Brett Baker
Maybe a sling?
