Medieval Leather Belt Saint George, Various Colors

Enjoy the Medieval Saint George Leather Belt, Various Colors

Medieval Saint George Knight's Belt, Leather with Brass Fittings, Various Colors

This elegant medieval belt is named after Saint George (George of Lod), a Roman officer of Greek descent who served in the Praetorian Guard of the Emperor Diocletian and was executed in 303 AD for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. He was canonized in 494 AD, and over the centuries, his veneration as a great martyr spread throughout the Middle East and Europe. By the time of the Crusades (11th/12th centuries), Saint George was already one of the most venerated so-called soldier saints. He was praised as a model of chivalry, and the myths and legends surrounding his life and exploits (the most popular being the legend of Saint George and the dragon) were passed down through the Middle Ages. Depictions of him in the High and Late Middle Ages, often riding a white horse, are almost countless.

This approximately 4 to 4.5 cm wide belt is made of sturdy, 2 mm thick leather. The large buckle is decorated with the famous medieval depiction of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon with his lance. The strap is alternately decorated with heraldic eagles and stylized lilies. All hardware is made of brass.

The belt measures approximately 138 cm in total length and has no holes. The back of the buckle is fitted with a prong that anchors into the hole at the end of the strap. Alternatively, the strap can be pierced to create a perfect fit for the prong or simply knotted in true medieval style.

The leather belt best matches both high and low medieval backgrounds and is especially suitable for depicting a 13th or 14th century knight or nobleman.

This beautiful knight's belt is an elegant and authentic addition to any medieval outfit and a perfect accessory for medieval markets, reenactments, or LARP events.

Details:

- Material: genuine leather (2 mm thick), brass

- Available colors: black or dark brown

- Length: approx. 138 cm

- Width: approx. 4 to 4.5 cm

- Buckle: approx. 6.5 x 6.5 cm

- Weight: approx. 330 g

The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.

Since leather is a natural product, 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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