Armour-Support Belt – 13th–15th Century – Historical Costumes

Armour-Support Belt – 13th–15th Century

An armour-support belt is a practical element of medieval combat clothing, used to support hose and selected pieces of armour. It can serve as an alternative to a braies belt and helps keep equipment stable during movement.

The belt is made from four layers of linen and vertically quilted. It is fastened through eyelets and also features universal attachment points for tying on armour. Please note that their placement is not individually adjusted to your specific armour unless we have access to it during the making process.

One cord for fastening the belt and two leather thongs for attaching armour are available for an additional charge.

Material: linen
Available shades: natural, white, ecru, black
Dating: 13th–15th century

Standard construction includes machine sewing, with eyelets finished by hand.

The colour, number of layers, and sewing method can be modified on request.

Made to order and tailored to your individual measurements.

Price range: 57,11 € through 68,53 €

Lowest Price in the last 30 days: 57,05 €

Armor Belt – An Alternative to the Belt

An armor belt was a practical element of medieval combat attire, serving a similar function to the belt. It served to securely hold various pieces of armor – leggings, chainmail, or plate armor. This distributed the weight of the armor evenly, providing the warrior with greater freedom of movement and comfort when wearing combat equipment.

Such belts were made of durable materials, reinforced with additional stitching. They were essential for every knight and soldier, providing a solid base for donning full armor.