In time we hope to be able to completely outfit you for ECW or London Trayned Band reenactment and also for 17th C. nd 18th C. Highland reenactment. All of the items listed here are appropriate for pre-1600 reenactment unless otherwise noted. Late summer 2006 check back here for French and Indian war military belts for carrying your bayonet and tomahawk!

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.

Note!

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.

 

Baldrics and Sword Hangers

Our baldrics and sword hangers are typically crafted from oak tanned leather. Care is taken to provide a very functional piece that is also pleasing to the eye. Upon special request we will quote pricing for hand tooling a device or design onto our pieces.

Baldrics

Our standard baldric comes with a dual hook rectangular buckle. We may also construct the piece with adjustable loops or buckles to allow for carrying different width swords. Our standard baldric is shown to the right. This baldric is $80. You may order this baldric in the standard black or brown with either brass or nickle hardware. Other colors may be available upon request. Other types of hardware and configurations are available at an additional cost. Some say that baldrics were not used prior to 1600. As just two examples portraits of Henry, Baron of Windsor, circa 1588 and or Sir Walter Raleigh, circa 1590, show the men wearing baldrics.

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.


English Civil War style Baldric

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.

Jacobite Baldric

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.

Sword Hangers

We offer a variety of sword hangers. Like the baldrics these are crafted from oak tanned leather and are dyed to your color choice. Brass or nickle hardware is available. Please state color and waist size when ordering. All hangers are supplied with a belt unless otherwise noted.

Early Style Six Ring

This style of hanger may be seen in many of the pictures from the Elizabethan period. It includes a belt, hanger with six buckled loops and a support strap that crosses the front of the body to provide stability to the sword. $135.

Early Period Five Ring

This style of hanger is more gracile than the six ring. Perfect for a Cavalier from the 16th or 17th Century! $130. Includes the hanger and belt. Also pictured here is a tankard loop. $4.

Italian Style Four Ring

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.

Highland Gillies (shoes)

We now offer Highland shoes for sale. These are an early style gillie that laces up the top of the shoe, attaching it to your foot. The shoe is crafted from 5-7 oz. oil tanned leather (this depends on the leather lot we receive). An 8-9 oz. leather insole is included to make the shoe more comfortable to walk in. Leather laces are included. When ordering this shoe please send an outline of your largest foot. All seams are hand sewn. This style of shoe was used back to Roman times. $48.


Early Sporrans

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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