Description
We are delighted to offer this hand made Veg-tan Goat Leather belt as part of our updated range.
The buckle and strap end are based on the finds from Dunmore Cave, CO Kilkenny, Ireland & Cast in solid brass, this is a very close copy of the original set.
The strap is made from Veg-tan Goat leather that has been folded and sewn down both sides with natural linen thread, the belt is 1.8cm wide, Brown in colour and is finished to suit your length requirements. Please add your total length and the fit size range you require as a note on the order, for example: Total length 58″ to fit 40 – 42″ waist.
**** We finish these to order so please allow 4-5 days for dispatch, please note that goats are only so big so your belt will have flush joins in it, this will not effect its strength****
Please allow some variation in colour due to differences in monitors…….and goats.
Suitable for portrayal of a 9th – 10th C ‘Irish/Hiberno Norse’ persona.
This belt is accepted for use within:
The Vikings (NFPS)
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 & Strap end- Dunmore Hoard, Dunmore Cave, CO Kilkenny, Ireland 9th-10th C
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
