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Twin Balteus and Apron - sulla felix - 03-05-2007
The excellent article by Mike Bishop on The Early Imperial "Apron" (JRMES 3 1992) indicates that the apron is connected to the pugio balteus by a rectangular plate in the case of Annaius Daverzus (and others):
![[Image: imagebase_FirstnameAB_lg_AnnaiusDav.jpg]](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t15/sullafelix/imagebase_FirstnameAB_lg_AnnaiusDav.jpg)
Has anybody reconstructed an apron connection in this way, or seen a reconstruction using this method?
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - Gaius Julius Caesar - 03-05-2007
There is a good one used by a member of the RMRS, with the legion number on it, you can see it on the site.
Mine is constructed in that manner too, if I understand you correctly, but uses three beltplates on the leather block formed by the apron.
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS - 03-05-2007
Hello.
I'm working in one, but stil unfinished. When ready, i'll post some pictures.
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - sulla felix - 03-05-2007
Gaius,
Is the "leather block" to which you refer part of the balteus leather or is it rivetted/stiched to the balteus?
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - Gaius Julius Caesar - 03-05-2007
It's laced onto the belt, using leather ties. Will post a pic once I get one that is clear. ie, part of the apron
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - Tarbicus - 03-05-2007
Another way to attach the apron is to use the belt plate rivets to attach both the apron and some plates at the same time.
The rectangular plate you mention could also be small plates, one for each strap.
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - sulla felix - 03-05-2007
Cesar and Gaius,
Look forward to seeing the pictures - thanks for your help.
Tarbicus,
I have tried a search on this subject in the RAT archives but cannot seem to locate any photos of reconstructions of this particular arrangement. It seems to be quite a common arrangement in a lot of the stelae of the early Imperial period, and I thought more reenactors would actually be using the set up. Interesting thought about using more belt plates at the top of the apron. Is this conjecture or is there evidence for this?
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - Gaius Julius Caesar - 03-05-2007
Not sure about that, that was the way it came from Armillum, in spain.
Its republican, with narrowish plates,
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315 ... 5110-1.jpg
Not the best image, will get a betterone shortly..... :oops:
Re: Twin Balteus and Apron - Tarbicus - 03-05-2007
Quote:Tarbicus,
I have tried a search on this subject in the RAT archives but cannot seem to locate any photos of reconstructions of this particular arrangement. It seems to be quite a common arrangement in a lot of the stelae of the early Imperial period, and I thought more reenactors would actually be using the set up. Interesting thought about using more belt plates at the top of the apron. Is this conjecture or is there evidence for this?
look for full length photos of Peronis.