Armour - Tie Rings (four) - For Girth Hoops from Newstead-type Lorica Segmentata

Four tie rings for Newstead-type lorica segmentata armour.

Theses were used on the Newstead-type armour to fasten together the girth hoops (the bands that covered the lower chest and abdomen).
They were riveted to one side of the girth hoop, the other side of the girth hoop was overlapped and the tie ring passed through a rectangular slot.
The tie rings were then secured, so that the girth hoop stayed closed, either with individual split pins (cotter pins) or with a single long metal rod.

The Newstead-type is dated to the early 2nd to mid-3rd century AD,
especially the Hadrianic to late Severan eras.

References:
Bishop, Lorica Segmentata I, figure 6.1, 6.8, 6.12 # 1 + 5; 10.1.
Thomas, Lorica Segmentata II, type Ii, with basal traverse rib.

The rings were mounted to one side of the breastplate and passed through a rectangular slot on the other side of the breastplate. Unlike the keys they were not turned after being passed through the slot but instead tied with leather cords.