Brass Medieval Wolf Buckle – Lord of Battles
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- Overall Length
- 2 3/8''
- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
Overview
Brass Medieval Wolf Buckle - Lord of Battles
This Medieval buckle of brass is fashioned in the form of a wolf. It has two pegs on the reverse that can be used to rivet the buckle to a leather belt strap.
Directions for Use and Tips: Brass fittings with pegs are intended to be riveted onto leather. For this we recommend using a brass washer and a ball peen hammer. When the leather and washer are in place the peg is lightly hammered until it mushrooms over the rivet to secure it into place.
Brass is softer than steel and care must be taken not to strike the pegs too hard - striking them with too great a force risks bending or breaking them. The rounded part of a ball peen hammer is useful for shaping the flattened mushroom head to get an optimal fit. Please Note that the brass pin must not extend too far past the leather and washer before hammering as only a small portion of the pin is needed to flatten and fit it to the leather. If the pins are too long you will risk bending or breaking them without getting a tight fit. If they are too long they can be cut down to a proper size before hammering.
Brass washers that can be used for this purpose are available separately in a thumbnail link on this page.
Intended to fit a belt that is approximately 1'' in width.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Lord Of Battles
- Overall Length
- 2 3/8''
- Country of Origin
- India
- Material
- Brass
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is this buckle made of, and how is it decorated? Common Question
This buckle is cast brass, worked in a medieval style with a wolf figure in relief on the plate. The plate border carries a row of small punched holes and fine linear tooling, and the casting shows the slight texture typical of hand-finished brasswork.
Q How does the buckle attach to a belt? Common Question
Two pegs on the back of the plate are meant to be riveted through leather. Set a brass washer over each peg, then flatten the peg with the flat face of a ball peen hammer until it mushrooms down and grips the leather, using the rounded face of the hammer afterward to shape the head.
Q What width belt does this buckle fit? Common Question
It is sized for a belt about 1 inch wide.
Q Do I need any extra parts to mount it? Common Question
A brass washer under each peg is recommended for a secure, tidy rivet, and these are sold separately. Beyond that, all you need is a leather belt strap and a ball peen hammer.
Q Any tips for riveting it without damaging the buckle? Common Question
Brass is softer than steel, so hammer the pegs gently rather than forcefully to avoid bending or snapping them. Check that the pegs don't extend too far past the leather and washer before you start; trim them down first if they do, since only a small length needs to flatten to get a tight fit.
Q What does the front of the buckle look like up close? Common Question
The frame is oval with a center pin, joined by a hinge to a rectangular plate. The plate shows a raised wolf figure inside a bordered frame, with a line of small drilled holes along one edge and fine tooling along the sides, all in a polished golden-brass finish.
Q Is this a finished, ready-to-wear piece or something I still need to assemble? Common Question
The buckle itself is complete and finished, but it ships unattached. You rivet it onto your own belt strap using the pegs on the back, so it's meant for anyone building or repairing a leather belt rather than someone wanting a pre-mounted buckle.
The Maker
Lord Of Battles
Lord Of Battles offers an ever expanding line of armor and re-enactment gear with an eye towards quality and authenticity. Based in India, these guys have been supplying the European HEMA and re-enactment communities for years through various resellers, but are now taking control of their own brand. Our direct partnership with the factory allows us to offer their products at deep discounts, by cutting out an entire level of markup.
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Great buckle I’m not sure why this is listed as a new item as I purchased one some time ago. I will enthusiastically state that it is a terrific buckle. I tapered a leather strap to fit nicely into it and riveted it with no difficulty at all. I also purchased a chape that is a wonderful companion piece and used it complete an excellent belt. This is a great piece that looks fantastic.