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How To.. wear the Pugio and Gladius (belts, fasteners)
I have often wondered whether the buckle might have been able to be used this way on a baldric, particularly if it was a short baldric as seems to be indicated by a number of sculptures, which might be hard to put on over armour. Please excuse my poor abilities with computer art.
[Image: Bucklesuspension.jpg]
Front view .................................................................................. Back view

I have discussed this possibility in this article:

http://www.romanarmy.net/artweapons.htm

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standards - by derek forrest - 12-09-2008, 06:20 PM
Re: How To.. wear the Pugio and Gladius (belts, fasteners) - by Crispvs - 01-28-2009, 04:11 PM

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