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This bronze buckle was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It is part of the plate armour known as lorica segmentata, worn by a legionary soldier sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The buckle is incomplete and corroded.

Lorica segmentata was made up of iron strips mounted on leather straps inside, and fastened on the outside with bronze buckles, hooks, hinges and leather straps. Larger plates to cover shoulders, chest and back were attached to the rest of the armour.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-275-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.252
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Buckle, lorica segmentata
  
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• What: Buckle, lorica segmentata
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
  
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• Description: Legionary lorica segmentata buckle, from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
  
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