Handcrafted Medieval Leather Belt with Historical Brass Buckle - Outlet

Handcrafted Medieval Leather Belt by Mythrojan with Historical Brass Buckle

Belt Features and Appearance

The belt is crafted from high-quality full-grain leather (top grain) with a thickness of about 3.5 mm, ensuring its exceptional strength and longevity. The leather feels smooth yet robust to the touch. The dominant feature is an elegant and solid buckle made of massive brass. Its design, inspired by historical examples from the 14th to 15th centuries (specifically finds from London), has a simple, functional shape – typically a D-shape or a slightly rounded rectangular form with a single prong. The end of the belt is cleanly finished, either straight or slightly tapered, without unnecessary embellishments, underscoring its authentic medieval look. Each piece is an original due to its handcrafted nature.

This belt serves excellently as a fundamental part of your attire, whether you're portraying a brave knight, a fearless warrior, an elegant noblewoman, or a skilled ranger. It's designed to reliably hold not only your trousers or skirt but also a sword scabbard, pouches, bags, or other necessary accessories for your character.

Available Options

You can choose from several color options to easily match the rest of your garb:

• Black
• Brown
• Green
• Red

We offer the belts in the following sizes (Size Label / For Waist Circumference / Total Belt Length):

Note: The size label "40IN" etc., is a manufacturer's model designation; specific dimensions are provided in centimeters and approximate inches.

How to Use Your New Belt

This leather belt is ideal for a wide range of occasions:

• LARP (Live Action Role Play): Whatever character you play, this belt will enhance the authenticity of your costume.
• Historical Fencing and Reenactment: Thanks to its quality craftsmanship and historical appearance, it's also suitable for battle reenactments and historical life displays.
• Fantasy Events and Festivals: A great accessory for any fantasy costume.
• Theatrical and Film Costumes: Its quality and credible look make it suitable for professional use as well.
• Everyday Wear: If you appreciate a rustic and original style, you can also wear it as part of your daily outfit.

When using it at events, remember that while the belt is sturdy, you should distribute the weight of attached items (swords, heavy bags) evenly and avoid overloading it unilaterally for extended periods.

History and Interesting Facts About Belts

Belts have been an integral part of clothing since antiquity, but they gained particular significance in the Middle Ages. They served not only the practical purpose of holding up garments or hanging weapons and tools but were also symbols of status and wealth. The material, width, and decoration of the buckle and belt itself spoke volumes about the wearer's social standing. Knights and nobility often wore belts adorned with precious metals, stones, or elaborate buckles. This particular belt, with its simple yet sturdy brass buckle, corresponds to the typical equipment of common soldiers, craftsmen, and townspeople in the 14th and 15th centuries.

An interesting fact is that in the Middle Ages, it was dishonorable for a knight to lose his belt other than in an honorable fight – the loss of a belt could symbolize the loss of honor. Belts were also used in the "knighting" ceremony, where a squire was officially dubbed a knight, and one of the insignia was precisely the sword on a belt.

Caring for Your Leather Belt

To keep your belt beautiful and functional for a long time, give it a little care:

• Cleaning: Remove dust and minor dirt with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use aggressive chemical cleaners.
• Conditioning: To protect against moisture and maintain the leather's suppleness, we recommend treating the belt occasionally (at least once every six months, or after significant wetting) with a leather care product – for example, beeswax, leather balm, or special leather oil. Apply a thin layer, let it soak in, and then polish with a soft cloth.
• Storage: When not wearing the belt, store it loosely rolled or hung in a dry, ventilated place. Do not expose it to prolonged direct sunlight or high temperatures, which could dry out and damage the leather.
• Avoid:
  • Prolonged soaking – if the belt gets wet, let it air dry at room temperature (never on a radiator or near a direct heat source).
  • Extreme mechanical stress that could damage the leather or buckle beyond normal use.
  • Storing in damp or unventilated environments where it could develop mildew.

With loving care, this genuine leather belt will be a faithful companion on many adventures.

Product Origin

Designed in the USA, handcrafted by artisans in Nepal. A Mythrojan® brand product.