Actual Balteus Buckle and Apron Terminus Construction

[Matt Lukes]

Yeah, I suppose I should have included other options for the 'identity' of the pendant too- and honestly being another sort of decoration than actually hanging from something would explain a few things like why the part at the top that would normally be the suspension loop is actually two separate pieces, why there are two holes in the body, ostensibly for fasteners like rivets, and why it's so incredibly thin. I've seen the style before in images from a museum, although admittedly the top is different.

Matt