As we make each piece by hand (unless otherwise noted), the actual item shipped may look slightly different from the pictures.
We are looking for a source for buff leather for making Revolutionary War baldrics and belts. If you know of a source please contact us.
We now have a supplier for period fittings for sword belts. Depending on the number of loops on the hanger, and the types of other fittings the full hanger with belt will range in price from $99 to $149. Final price will be based on cost of materials and exact configuration.
As an example, the piece shown to the right with floral buckle and other bronze hardware in brown or black leather is $149. This includes a 1 1/8" belt with floral buckle, hanger with back loop, front strap with floral front hook and fancy strap keepers for the loops. All parts are in yellow brass. Options are available including belts mounts, an easy on/off front clasp and Elizabethan strap ends. The hanger to the right shows an optional fleur di lis belt mount.
If you would like a period hanger that is slightly less expensive we also use a hardware set similar to that shown to the right. The hardware varies by buckle type (from plain to fancy scalloped). Availibility and buckle types based on stock on hand. Hangers made with these types of buckles start at $99 (4 ring hanger with buckle in front and no quick release hook arrangement as shown below). We also make up hangers using modern hardware which costs even less. Contact us for pricing.
When ordering a baldric
please supply the measurement from the top of your right shoulder to the
top of your left hip. If you require a left handed model please let us know.
We will also need some measurements from the scabbard that you will primarily
be using with the baldrick. We need the width, depth and circumference
at the mouth of the scabbard. The picture to the right is our baldric made
for the Scottish basket-hilt sword that we and many others carry.
We now offer an ECW style baldric. This
piece may be made with either oak tanned leather or oil tanned leather. In oak
tanned we may dye the piece black or brown or simply oil it for you. Oil tanned
will come in either black or brown depending upon leather in stock. Price is $90.
The picture shows the ECW style baldric with a Scottish Baskethilted Broadsword.
Please note, with this type of baldric the fit is not "skin tight" to the scabbard.
This
baldric is a simple affair with a single buckle at the chest and a single frog
to hold the sword. It is based off of period paintings and illustrations. Like
the ECW baldric the fit is not tight to the scabbard. Your scabbard must have
a button or hook to keep the scabbard in place. Price for this piece is $70.
The baldric may be left natural or dyed black or brown.
For 17th
century or if you want a slightly more gracile hanger, the four ring will be appropriate.
I have seen this style of hanger in Italian woodcuts. The piece shown to the right
is constructed with period hardware. A buckle is at the back of the right hip
for adjustment and a hook connector is at the front for ease in taking the sword
belt off. $125.
If
you need an early period sporran, please contact us. The picture
shown to the right is a sample of our sporran in the natural leather
color with a belt. It is constructed from elk hide and oak tanned
leather. The undyed sporran runs $55 with $10 if you require a belt. We
are also able to dye the sporrans for an additional $5. Normal colors
include black and dark brown. Other colors are available.
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