Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus

[Rodian]

Sorry for the noob question , but : does anyone have pics on how to attach a gladius scabbard to a balteus?

[Matthew Amt]

No worries! We actually don't know for certain how it was done, but this is a simple and non-controversial solution:



Easy enough to change if we find a better way, too!

Matthew

[Rodian]

Thanks for the help I guess this was done with the pugio as well ?

[M. Demetrius]

Generally speaking, it is thought that the pugio was held on by only the top two rings, fastened in [plug in your favorite theory] way to a "frog", on the belt.

[Matthew Amt]

Right, the pugio hangs from "frogs" or suspension discs, most likely tied with thongs or cords. The upper scabbard rings are always shown level with the belt, so the popular little "buttoned" straps often used by reenactors are not really correct because the let the scabbard hang too low.

Matthew

[Titvs Statilivs Castvs]

No worries! We actually don't know for certain how it was done, but this is a simple and non-controversial solution:



Easy enough to change if we find a better way, too!

Matthew

Be careful with this, you should use leather which is absolutely strong enough. I once used leather that appeared to be not, and it's quite stupid to lose your sword during drills. I was however carrying a spatha so the weight was greater, but still. :wink:

[agrimensor]

maybe my method is an option?

[M. Demetrius]

Joe, what does that strap look like on the other side?

[agrimensor]

i just rivetted 2 belts together, and it fits perfect it does'nt swing and it is easy to ajust, just swich one hole up and down.
but it is not a split belt as many reeanactors use. i made this in 1/2 hour just puncing holes in the belt.

[Rodian]

Thanks for all the info , guys wink:

[Titvs Statilivs Castvs]

Seems to be a very logical use of the four scabbard rings to me, Jos. I like your solution.