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* In Birka only 29 men's graves contained belt fittings of western style (no studs). 26 buckles, 16 strap ends and 2 strap hoops. In only 11 cases were the buckle and strap ends found together.[*MALARSTEDT 1986]
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* In Birka only 29 men's graves contained belt fittings of western style (no studs). 26 buckles, 16 strap ends and 2 strap hoops. In only 11 cases were the buckle and strap ends found together.[MALARSTEDT 1986]
* In Birka only 3 men's graves contained belt fittings of eastern style (with studs). [*JANSSON 1986]
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* In Birka only 3 men's graves contained belt fittings of eastern style (with studs). Another possible 4th belt was found in a cremation. [JANSSON 1986]
  
 
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Jansson states that the Eastern style of belts should be worn in a double style at the front. [JANSSON 1986:p.103]
 
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Revision as of 15:59, 30 January 2013

Leather Belts

Recreation Guide
800-899 900-979 980-1040 1041-1100
Optional [R]


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Archaeology

  • In Birka only 29 men's graves contained belt fittings of western style (no studs). 26 buckles, 16 strap ends and 2 strap hoops. In only 11 cases were the buckle and strap ends found together.[MALARSTEDT 1986]
  • In Birka only 3 men's graves contained belt fittings of eastern style (with studs). Another possible 4th belt was found in a cremation. [JANSSON 1986]

Discussion
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Cloth Ties

Recreation Guide
800-899 900-979 980-1040 1041-1100
Encouraged


Art
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Buckles

Possible uses other than on belts

Baldrics
Spurs
Pouches
Garters

See Also

References

  • [Malarstedt 1986] Malarstedt,Hilkka. Uebriger Guertelzubehoer. In Birka II-2 Systematische Analysen der Graeberfunde. 1986
  • [Jansson 1986] Jansson, Ingmar. Guertel und Guertelzubehoer vom Orientalischen Typ. In Birka II-2 Systematische Analysen der Graeberfunde. 1986