Description
We are delighted to offer this hand made Veg-tan Cow Leather Garter Belt sets as part of our updated range, they are worn with half hoes or leg wraps.
The buckle (Pocklington) & strap end ( Cambridge) which are close copies of the originals are cast in solid brass.
The straps are made from Veg-tan Cow leather, are 15mmm wide tapering to 12mm at the strap end, They are available in Brown, Tan or Mahogany and are finished to suit your length requirements.
Please add your fit size range you require as a note on the order, for example: To fit 32 – 35cm leg please MOM.
**** We finish these to order so please allow 4-5 days for dispatch.****
Please allow some variation in colour due to differences in monitors.
Suitable for portrayal of a 10th C ‘Scandinavian’ persona.
This belt is accepted for use within:
The Vikings
Regia Anglorum.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know.
Provenance:
Buckle- Pocklington- NLM499365
Strap end- Cambridge – NLM7f0165
Strap construction follows examples from the period finds from the 9th – 11th C.
Leather and Leatherworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York – Q.Mould, I.Carlisle & E.Cameron, page 3396, find reference 15697 Type 4 subcategory a1.
Schleswig Assemblage – Schnack 1998, abb.24, no.3