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.
FACTSHEET
| Material | leather |
SHIPPING, DELIVERY AND RETURNS
VALUE OF POSTAGES
When ordering a single item, the postage has a fixed value of €30, prices only for Mainland Portugal and Islands and Peninsular Spain. You must always indicate a telephone contact number to avoid non-receipt of your order.
National orders are shipped using transport systems appropriate to the size and weight of the goods. Some goods may require additional transport costs, either due to their size, weight or specificity. All transport costs will be communicated in writing to the buyer for approval, after which the order will be shipped.
WARNING
We inform you that we are not responsible for the fact that the delivery address provided by the customer is wrong or incomplete, if it is returned for this reason, the customer will be responsible for paying the shipping costs. If your payment is not made after 3 business days of making your purchase, it will be canceled due to lack of payment. We are not responsible for customs issues.
DELIVERY
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We recommend grouping items together in one order, rather than buying items in separate orders. In case you want to make changes to your order, please send us a request to our email contato@lojareidasespadas.com
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RETURNS
Due to the specificity of the items sold by Loja Rei das Espadas, returns are only accepted under the following circumstances:
- The product sent is damaged by proven manufacturing defect.
- The characteristics of the product sent do not correspond to those described in the Online-Store
All items are shipped in perfect condition. If you receive any damaged item and that is justified, you can return it. We will send an identical article in good condition. You can request a return by email. The customer has 14 days to return the item.
Returns of products subject to special, personalized or made-to-measure orders are not accepted.
- Products must be returned in the same condition as they were received and properly packaged
- We recommend sending the product by an insured carrier. We are not responsible for loss or damage caused to the product during transport.
Shipments to European Union countries
Orders are shipped using transport systems appropriate to the size and weight of the goods. Some goods may require additional transport costs, either due to their size, weight or specificity. All transport costs will be communicated in writing to the buyer for approval, after which the order will be shipped.
Estimated cost for shipments to European Union countries: €15-40
The prices practiced in international shipments vary according to the destination country, the weight and the value of the order. To know exactly the cost of an order, add the item you want to buy to the basket and, in the following link, you will receive the exact value of the shipping costs.
When buying 2 or more items, the postage value will vary according to the weight of the order, in this case, you must wait for the exact postage value to be sent to you, before proceeding with the payment of your order.
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