Belts, Buckles, and the 13th Century

This may be a bit off topic, but those who are looking for details on 13th belts will be able to see quite a few in the book:

Gürtel des Hohen und Späten Mittelalters
by Ilse Fingerlin,
1971, Deutscher Kunstverlag,
ISBN 3 422 00645.

There are many illustrations and extant pieces shown. Unfortunately for us, it starts right smack at 1200 and goes to about mid 16th century. I suggest finding this on Inter Library Loan if you want a good feel for belts in the high middle ages. Nice photographs, easy to pick out the date and location, even if you don’t read German.

~ Katrine / Katherine Barich
Message # 911, March 16, 2003