2nd-3rd century AD. A gold mount or belt stiffener comprising a D-section tapering bar with ribbed finials, two lateral D-shaped flanges each with circular void, flanked by lateral bars with two voids and tendril detailing; two attachment lugs to the reverse. See Webster, G. The Roman Imperial Army of the First and Second Centuries, Oklahoma, 1998, p.139 for discussion. 21 grams, 53mm (2"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. The Beneficiarius was a specially-commissioned soldier whose duties would include undertaking a specific role such as military police. The insignia included a disc with spikes and two circular holes, shown on a military altar.