Knight's Belt from the Black Prince Edward of Woodstock

Knight's Belt from the Black Prince Edward of Woodstock

This elegant, heavy medieval belt we offer here is a reconstruction of his hip belt (or so-called arse-girdle) as represented on his true-to-life gilt bronze tomb effigy, which can still be admired in the Canter-bury Cathedral in Kent, England (see last picture above).

Our approx. 6 cm wide belt is composed of a thick leather core encased in an additional, thinner, black leather layer that is stitched at the back. Just like on the original effigy, it is adorned with a series of blue enamelled disc-shaped plates made of brass that feature a lion’s head. The quatrefoil-shaped belt buckle, also made of blue enamelled brass, features a standing heraldic lion (so-called lion statant guardant). The knight’s belt is available in three sizes and does not have any punch holes. The back of the buckle is equipped with a pin that anchors into the hole in the end tip.

This fine leather belt is a classy, authentic addition to any medieval garb and an ideal accessory for medieval markets, re-enactment events and LARP gatherings. It is most fitting for settings of the High and Late Middle Ages, and particularly well-suited for the representation of a 14th century knight or nobleman.

• Material: leather, antiqued brass (blue enamelled)
• Available size: S, M, L
• Thickness: approx. 0.7 cm (with round fittings approx. 1.7 cm)
• Width: approx. 6 cm
• Buckle: approx. 6.5 x 6.5 cm
• Discs: approx. 4 cm in diameter / 1 cm thick

Size chart:

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please keep in mind that leather is a natural product, and variations in colour and grain are quite normal. Each item is thus unique, and above pictures are for reference only.

The buckle and brass fittings may show a slight patina or surface tarnishing in places. We recommend you to maintain them on a regular basis, for example using Ballistol Universal Oil, which is ideally suited for steel and brass care.