15th century ribbed buckler Zelf mes maken worn by monks and the

worn by monks and the lower classes to remain clean whilst working

It is also an excellent skirt for festivals

The belt clearly shows the distinctive way in which both belt decorations form a single whole

On the side of the belt sits a brass ring to which you may attach all manner of accessories

The belt is crafted from strong leather and has a length of 150 cm or 190 cm in black or brown

15th century ribbed buckler Zelf mes maken worn by monks and theBucklers of this type were used throughout 15th century Europe. They are depicted in fighting manuals such as those by Hans Talhoffer. Bucklers were well suited to hand to hand combat and were often employed by armoured knights and archers. The buckler is blackened, which protects it against rust and weathering. This method was also regularly applied to armour parts during the 15th century.