Black Prince Edward Belt from Woodstock

Acquires Black Prince Edward Belt from Woodstock

Medieval knight's belt of the Black Prince Edward of Woodstock, leather with brass fittings, various sizes

Although Edward of Woodstock (1330–1376, also known as the Black Prince ), the eldest son and heir to the throne of King Edward III of England, died prematurely and never ascended the English throne, he was praised by his contemporaries as a model of chivalry. His successes as an English military commander in the Hundred Years' War between England and France earned him a place among the foremost knights of his time.

The elegant and heavy medieval belt we offer here is a reconstruction of his waistband (also called a dusing - English arse-girdle ), as displayed in his life-size tomb effigy. The original gilt bronze template can still be admired today in Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England (see last image above).

Our approximately 6cm wide belt consists of a thick leather core, which is covered by an additional layer of finer black leather stitched on the back. Like the original image, the strap is decorated with a series of blue-enamelled disc-shaped brass plates depicting a lion's head. The quatrefoil-shaped belt buckle, also made of blue-enamelled brass, shows a standing heraldic lion (the so-called lion statant or statant guardant ). The knight's belt is available in three sizes and has no holes. The back of the buckle is equipped with a prong that anchors in the hole at the end of the strap.

This beautiful leather belt is an elegant and authentic addition to any medieval outfit and a perfect accessory for medieval markets, reenactments, or LARP events. It is best suited to both early and late medieval settings and is especially suited to portraying a 14th-century knight or nobleman.

Details:

- Material: leather, brass with antique finish (blue enamel)

- Available sizes: 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 diameter / 1 cm thick


Table of dimensions:




Size
Total length (including buckle) approx.
Strap length (without buckle) approx.
Approximate weight

S
96 cm
91 cm
1.4 Kg

M
106 cm
101 cm
1.5 Kg

L
120cm
115cm
1.65 Kg


The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.

Please note that leather is a natural product, and variations in color and/or grain are quite common. Therefore, no two pieces of this leather belt are alike, and the images above are for illustrative purposes only.

The brass buckle and fittings may have a slight patina or tarnish. We recommend regular maintenance, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel and brass items.

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