Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus

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Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus

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12-03-2010, 04:44 AM

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

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Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Rodian - 12-02-2010, 04:31 PM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Matthew Amt - 12-02-2010, 08:04 PM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Rodian - 12-02-2010, 08:06 PM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by M. Demetrius - 12-03-2010, 01:24 AM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Matthew Amt - 12-03-2010, 04:44 AM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Titvs Statilivs Castvs - 12-03-2010, 10:58 AM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by Agrimensor - 12-03-2010, 12:13 PM

Re: Attaching gladius scabbard to balteus - by M. Demetrius - 12-03-2010, 01:13 PM