Product description
This elegant medieval belt is named after Saint George (George of Lydda), a Roman officer of Greek origin who served in the Praetorian Guard for Emperor Diocletian and was executed in 303 AD for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Canonized as a saint in 494 AD, his veneration as a Great Martyr spread throughout the Middle East and Europe over the centuries. By the time of the crusades (11th/12th c.), Saint George had become one of the most worshipped military saints. He was praised as a model of chivalry, and the myths and legends surrounding his life and deeds (most popular - the legend of St. George and the Dragon) continued to be passed down through the generations in the Middle Ages. High and late medieval depictions of him - often portrayed mounted on a white horse - are just countless.
This approx. 4 to 4.5 cm wide belt is crafted from sturdy, 2 mm thick leather. It is fitted with a large buckle featuring the famous medieval iconography of Saint George on his horse slaying the dragon with his lance. The belt is adorned with a series of alternating heraldic eagles and stylized fleurs-de-lis. All fittings are made of brass. The belt is approx. 138 cm long and does not have any punch holes. The back of the buckle is equipped with a pin that anchors into the hole in the end tip. Alternatively, the belt can be punched to accommodate the back pin, or just worn "knotted" in true medieval style. This leather belt is most fitting for settings of the high and late Middle Ages and particularly well-suited for the representation of a 13th or 14th century knight or nobleman
Details:
Material: genuine 2 mm thick leather, brass
Colour: brown
Length: approx. 138 cm
Width: approx. 4 to 4.5 cm
Buckle: approx. 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Weight: approx. 330 g
Based on a historical original
Shipment weight (g): 500 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
Read here about how we are committed to sustainability.
