Belt studs

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
Dimensions:	0.56" D 0.56" D
What:	Stud, apron Stud, apron
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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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