viking belt smolensk brown leather with strap end Size:Normal + belt end The point of balance is

The point of balance is situated approx

The shield has an unpolished steel outer rim for extra strength and a conical shield boss that is also unpolished

This type was designed in the thirteenth century in response to developments in plate armor during this period

as well as various LARP costumes such as post-apocalyptic or Asian characters

viking belt smolensk brown leather with strap end Size:Normal + belt end The point of balance isThe expressive buckle of this one belt is based on a bronze find from Gnezdovo near Smolensk in Russia and dates from the 10th century. The buckle used is slightly larger than the historic original at 4. 8 x 4. 5 cm. The belt in brown leather, with an open, unfinished edge, is made of sturdy cowhide leather of 2. 8 to 3. 2 mm thick, waxed matt finished so that it develops a natural patina over time. The belt Supplied with a matching strap end. Two