Black Prince Edward's Knight Belt from Woodstock
Although Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376, also known as The Black Prince, the eldest son and heir of King Edward III of England, died prematurely and never ascended the English throne, he was praised by his contemporaries as a model of chivalry. His accomplishments as an English commander during the Hundred Years' War between England and France earned him a place among the greatest knights of his time.
This elegant and heavy medieval belt that we offer here is a reconstruction of his hip belt (or the so-called butt belt), as depicted in his lifelike gilded bronze tomb effigy, which can still be admired in Canter-bury Cathedral in Kent, England (see last photo above).
Our approx. 6 cm wide belt is made up of a thick leather core wrapped in an additional layer of thinner black leather that is sewn on the back. As with the original effigy, it is adorned with a series of blue enameled disc-shaped plates made of brass that feature a lion's head. The quatrefoil-shaped belt buckle, also made of blue enameled brass, features a standing heraldic lion (the so-called statant guardant lion). The rider belt is available in three sizes and has no holes. The back of the buckle is equipped with a pin that anchors into the hole at the end end.
This thin leather belt is a stylish and authentic addition to any medieval costume and an ideal accessory for medieval markets, reenactment events, and LARP gatherings. It is best suited for settings from the High and Late Middle Ages, and particularly suited to the depiction of a 14th-century knight or nobleman.
Details:
- Material: leather, aged brass (enamel blue)
- Available size: S, M, L
- Thickness: approx. 0.7 cm (with round fittings approx. 1.7 cm)
- Width: approx. 6 cm
- Buckle: approx. 6.5 x 6.5 cm
- Discs: approx. 4 cm diameter / 1 cm thick
Size chart:
| Size | Total length (with buckle) approx. | Strap length only (without buckle) approx. | Approx. weight |
| S | 96 cm | 91 cm | 1.4 kg |
| M | 106 cm | 101 cm | 1.5 kg |
| L | 120 cm | 115 cm | 1.65 kg |
Specifications may vary slightly from part to part.
Keep in mind that leather is a natural product, and color and grain variations are quite normal. Each item is therefore unique, And the above pictures are for reference only.
The brass buckle and fittings may have a slight patina or stains on the surface in places. We recommend that you maintain them regularly, for example by using the universal Ballistol oil, which is ideal for the care of steel and brass.