Pugiones and Cingula

[Crispvs]

Byron,

Thanks for that. I'm a bit confused though. When you say 'cingulum', which item of equipment are you referring to?
To the best of my understanding 'cingulum' is a later term for the military belt. At the time we represent the term seems to have been 'balteus'. We do not know what the straps attached to the front were called but the term usually used these days is 'apron'. If the relief you are talking about shows aprons which have definitely been wrapped around belts to shorten them I would be very keen to see a picture of them if you have one. Unfortunately I don't think I will get the chance to see the exhibition myself.

Crispvs