1st to 2nd century baldric fastening experiences

[Tarbicus]

Jorge Mambrilla's idea is that there was a mushroom stud to alter the length of the baldric, not a buckle, and he has a neat solution for swapping gladii while using the same baldric - hooks.

http://www.armillum.com/product.php?id_product=292

Presented the belt tries to solve two problems that we have been finding over the years dedicated to this hobby. On the one hand, although it is clear that this type of harness used, it is not so much how he joined, as he graduated length. No buckles have been found beside the gladius, and joints that are commonly used in some groups of reconstruction are apparently parts of the harness of a horse, or not belonging to a gladius. Here we opted for the modern use of what is known as "pasafusiles" a mushroom-shaped piece that passes through two orficios on the straps. This kind of parts, mushroom-shaped, it is very common in archaeological excavations, and we believe was used in this way. Another problem we have tried to solve is the need to use a different for each gladius sword belt, since the ends are sewn and are fixed to the sheath of his gladius. This baldric we opted to use hooks as used in the model Segmentata Newstead Lorica, so that you can change pod with no problems. Made of 3 mm cowhide. thick, with brass fittings. Color can be dyed upon request.