Military Belt

Military Belt
References to the military belt go all the way back to the Germanic tribes described by Tacitus in the 5th century. The military beltt seems to have been the predominant symbol of the military man for the whole medieval period. During the 14th century it took the form of a metal belt, sometimes white, with metal plates or plaques. The belt was given to a knight at the adoubement ceremony, usually by a respected knight or one who has close ties to the candidate, or occasionally, especially in the case of mass battlefield knightings, by a king or prince.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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