Question on " The Belt "

**dakuda** · 20th March 13, 07:02 AM

Many of the Clan Crests have a belt and buckle on them, what is the meaning of this ??
Does anyone have a sample of this belt today ??

thanks, Rory

**Chas** · 20th March 13, 07:16 AM

This is a link to the official version -

http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/242.html

The last two paragraphs 'Clansmen and clanswomen', are the ones concerning the strap and buckle. The rest, of course, is interesting as well.

Regards

Chas

**creagdhubh** · 20th March 13, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

This is a link to the official version -

http://www.lyon-court.com/lordlyon/242.html

The last two paragraphs 'Clansmen and clanswomen', are the ones concerning the strap and buckle. The rest, of course, is interesting as well.

Regards

Chas

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**dakuda** · 7th April 13, 08:27 AM

Is there a place that sells these belt styles ?? I think they are awesome !!!!

**Zardoz** · 7th April 13, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by dakuda

Is there a place that sells these belt styles ?? I think they are awesome !!!!

You are basically looking at a stylized medieval long belt, fancy buckle, long tail with decorative tip etc.. similar items can be found at renfaire/reenactor vendors.

**California Highlander** · 7th April 13, 09:32 AM

As Zardoz, says, lots of vendors. I have one from the Inner Bailey http://www.theinnerbailey.com/belts.htm that is very well made. The also sell a variety of pouches, belt bags, and even a sporran.

**Steve Ashton** · 7th April 13, 10:43 AM

As a side note to this..

Most of the Clan Crests you see are artwork. Drawings and sculpture. At least one of these is under copyrights as artwork. The design of the way the buckle and belt end are drawn is the part that is copyrighted.

Anyone can design a different shape to the buckle and belt end so using another artists work is not necessary.

**dakuda** · 7th April 13, 11:45 AM

Len, thanks for the info, have not ventured out with the hunting kilt yet as it is still too cold !!!!!

**dakuda** · 7th April 13, 11:48 AM

Steve, just looking for a belt buckle with that shape ( or close ) for summer wear.

**Urbane Guerrilla** · 7th April 13, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by dakuda

Is there a place that sells these belt styles ?? I think they are awesome !!!!

Maybe not exact, but if you're willing to do a bit of assembly on a worktable to get it, you might try concerns like http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/ -- specialists in medieval accessories, such as belt-fittings and buckles in such a style. Lordly belts-with-things-on-the-end were quite the style once.