Medieval Belts: Symbolism & Function

This month’s guestblog is from Valentina S. Grub, University of St Andrews, who discusses the role of the belt in Medieval England… Tightening the belt. A notch in someone’s belt. To belt someone. Hitting below the belt. These contemporary idioms involving belts all reflect a certain negative association with belts. However, in the Middle Ages,…

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Source: References from Dress Accessories, England 14th-15th., Material: brass (basic);, Strong thick cow leather;, Buckle: 20х30х95 mm, weight

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