Plural of balteus; Latin term for military belts or sword belts worn by Roman soldiers.
From Latin balteus (a broad belt worn across the chest). The plural form appears in Roman military texts describing legionnaire equipment.
Roman soldiers' baltei weren't just fashion—they were status symbols showing rank, unit, and achievement; a soldier's balteus could tell you their entire military history at a glance, like medals today.
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