15th century belt with belt end london 155145787

15th century belt with belt end london 155145787The belt is crafted after a 15th century original excavated in London. Belts of this type were worn from the 2nd half of the 15th century until the 1st half of the 16th century. Constructed from 1. 5 to 2 mm thick natural cowhide, the belt measures 2 cm in width and 165 cm in length.

and has seen distinct styles across different cultures and eras — from the Celts to the ancient Romans and Greeks through to the Vikings

Crafted from buffalo horn and polished by hand

Around 1350

and is of the nasal helmet type

with a blade of 54 cm

Russia and the British Isles

It is constructed from polypropene

Belts of this type were worn by late Roman centurions

From the second half of the 14th century onwards

The armour is well-suited to either arm

a light shirt or undershirt was worn beneath the doublet

Crocheting produces a dense yet flexible structure