germanic belt ballingen

germanic belt ballingenThe belt is a replica based on the original excavated from a 5th6th century Alemanic tumulus in Ballingen (grave nr 2). Luxurious belts such as this were worn by the Germanic tribes in large quantities. Crafted from naturally processed brown leather, it measures 165 cm in length and 4 cm in width. The buckle and the fitting are constructed from brass.

The trousers have 2 adjustable straps at the top for a comfortable fit and elastic braces to hold them in place

The lorica segmentata was worn from the 1st century AD by Roman legionaries

The helmet is constructed from three main parts

5cm onder pareerstang

and were employed throughout the European continent

with a blade measuring 21 cm in length and up to 5

the parazonium served as a backup weapon

Hand-and-a-half swords of this type were mainly popular during the 15th century

permitting the shirt to be worn comfortably beneath a gambeson or hauberk

The ends of the bow are constructed from wood

The snake worship seen in Roman culture may have originated in Macedonia

It measures 18 x 23 cm