Buckles & belt fitting Middle Ages, Renaissance, pirates

Medieval buckles and belt fitting

We have the largest assortment of medieval buckles in Europe! Our buckles are based on historical originals and have been developed after extensive museum and archaeological research. We have replica buckles from the Gothic and late medieval periods. We also offer belt fitting to further decorate your belt. Of course, you can also use these buckles and belt fitting for clothing, corsets, bags, saddles, sword scabbards, and other leatherwork.

Renaissance and pirate buckles

Discover our Renaissance and pirate buckles, based on original finds. Many of these buckles are also based on paintings. For example, we have a buckle and belt fitting from a painting by the famous Rogier van der Weyden. With our buckles, you can create your own Renaissance or pirate belt for your costume. You can also use them as decoration for other leatherwork such as saddles, bags, or corsets.

How to make a medieval belt

Make sure that the buckle or belt fitting is not too wide for the leather you have chosen. On the back of the belt fitting, there are pins with caps. Poke holes in the leather where you want to insert the belt fitting. Insert the pins through and secure them with the caps. Your belt is ready! There is also belt fitting without caps. These pins are thinner and can be bent or hammered down with a rubber hammer to secure them. There are also narrow buckles without pins. With these buckles, you thread the leather through, and sew the pieces of leather together.