Belt studs

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These bronze belt studs were found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They were used on the leather strips forming the belt of the legionary soldier's uniform. They were worn between 80 and 180 AD.

The studs have mouldings at their edges. One is incomplete.

A Roman legionary soldier wore an 'apron' over his belt. It was made of strips of leather, often decorated with discs and with ornate terminals. Although the leather strips rarely survive, the fittings have been found.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-475-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 662
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD.
  
• Material: Bronze; flat-headed; with a moulding at the edge
  Bronze; flat-headed; with a moulding at the edge
  Stud, apron
  Stud, apron
  
• Dimensions: 0.56" D
  0.56" D
  
• What: Stud, apron
  Stud, apron
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Bronze flat-headed apron stud, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
  Bronze flat-headed apron stud, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
  
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