Germanic Buckles and Belt Fittings

Late Roman propeller mount with beaded decoration for a military belt. The propeller mount is matching the late Roman animal head buckle based on a find from the Axel Guttmann collection.

Anglo-Saxon strap end, decorated in animal style ending with the stylized head of a beast. 6th to 7th century AD.

Anglo-Saxon strap end, decorated in animal style ending with the stylized head of a beast. 6th to 7th century AD.

Typical strap end of the 3rd century. Identic specimens were found in Germania Magna outside the roman empire (Thorsberg bog), but also in roman limes fortifications like Zugmantel or Saalburg / Germany.

Typical strap end of the 3rd century. Identic specimens were found in Germania Magna outside the roman empire (Thorsberg bog), but also in roman limes fortifications like Zugmantel or Saalburg / Germany.

 Late Roman strap end for a military belt in the shape of an amphora.