A Legionary of the Marcomannic Wars.

[Peroni]

Paul wrote;

Isn't the ring on the 'UTERE' part? Which would put it underneath the spatha...

Yes Paul it is. Mike Bishop's drawing of the Lyon belt set can be found here..
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p239 ... fig101.png

Paul also wrote;

a nice buckle was found at Newstead dated to the Antonine period

There is also a find of a matching belt plate from Bulgaria which mirrors the Newstead buckle plate.. presumably it would go on the opposite end of the belt to make a matching pair when fastened.


There are also a few variations of plates and fittings suitable for later 2nd C here..