I am looking for buttons associated with late swords belt/baldric to scabbard fastening, I am looking to make a set for my Vimose sword. Can anyone put me in the right direction for info and examples. Many thanks in advance
Regards Brennivs :lol:
These "button" style ones are I think the most common. Seen here from the Bog finds at Illerup.
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Tony, there's one possible button from Vimose itself that I'm aware of but don't seem to have a picture of it. I'm in Copenhagen next week so will see if I can find it.
Meanwhile, here's a couple of examples from Thorsberg which might suit? The first set might be a bit 'barbarian' for your tastes but the second, plainer, cast bronze examples might be just the thing.
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Oh, and here's another studded pommel that I missed when I sent you pictures of the others...
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And here's an image from Engelhardt of the ones from Vimose:
Brillant many many thanks Makus and Matt just what I was after. I am amazed at the size of some of them. Thanks for that Pommel Matt very nice I will have a better look later. I have started the belt buckle hope to finish today and then go onto the buttons. Need too buy some belt leather have everting but
Again many thanks chears
Will post soon.
Regards Brennivs