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Offline Vladislav D

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Roman military belt decorations ?
« on: March 12, 2016, 10:56:22 pm »
I bought these four pieces as roman military belt decorations , but I think they are a bit heavy to be decoration for the belt .
Please help to identify.

Best Regards,
Vlad .

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Re: Roman military belt decorations ?
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2016, 01:48:11 pm »
Not belt decorations.  In addition to the size the method of fastening is wrong.

The bottom appears to be a strap junction where two leather straps crossed.  Likely from an equine harness.

I think the others are also harness decoration or maybe buttons.

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Re: Roman military belt decorations ?
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2016, 11:22:28 am »
Thank you Shawn .
Regards ,
Vlad .
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