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AlexandreDavigne: /* Belt Colour in the SCA */

2013-01-29T16:37:48Z

Belt Colour in the SCA

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	*''Green Belts'' often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].		*''Green Belts'' often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.
⚫	*''Blue belts'' are often worn by a [[man-at-arms]] of a [[knight]] or [[squire]]
	{{rpov}}		{{rpov}}
		⚫	*''Blue belts'' are often worn by a [[man-at-arms]] of a [[knight]] or [[squire]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Belt Colour in the SCA */ grammar

2011-12-14T13:15:43Z

Belt Colour in the SCA: grammar

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	==Belt Colour in the SCA==		==Belt Colour in the SCA==
	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours~~, however~~ are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.		In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and most people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.
	*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[knight]]		*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[knight]]
	*''~~Blue~~ ~~belts~~'' ~~are~~ often ~~worn~~ by a [[~~man-at-arms~~]] of a [[~~knight~~]] ~~or [[squire]]~~		*''Green Belts'' often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.
			*''Blue belts'' are often worn by a [[man-at-arms]] of a [[knight]] or [[squire]]
			{{rpov}}

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Cian at 06:37, 14 December 2011

2011-12-14T06:37:17Z

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	==Belt Colour in the SCA==		==Belt Colour in the SCA==
	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.		In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.
	*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[~~Knight~~]]		*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[knight]]
	*"Blue belts" are often worn by a ~~Man~~-At-~~Arms~~ of a [[~~Knight~~]] or [[squire]]		*''Blue belts'' are often worn by a [[man-at-arms]] of a [[knight]] or [[squire]]
	*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].		*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.

Elfwyn: added man-at-arms belt color

2011-12-14T05:45:13Z

added man-at-arms belt color

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	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.		In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.
	*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[Knight]]		*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[Knight]]
			*"Blue belts" are often worn by a Man-At-Arms of a [[Knight]] or [[squire]]
	*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].		*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.

Paul Matisz: /* Belt Colour in the SCA */

2008-07-10T15:54:36Z

Belt Colour in the SCA

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	*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[Knight]]		*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[Knight]]
	*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].		*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]]s of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]] of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Paul Matisz: /* Belt Colour in the SCA */

2008-07-10T15:54:24Z

Belt Colour in the SCA

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	==Belt Colour in the SCA==		==Belt Colour in the SCA==
	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.		In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.
	*''Red belts'' are often ~~used~~ ~~for~~ [[squire]]s.		*''Red belts'' are often worn by the [[squire]] of a [[Knight]]
	*''Green Belts'' are often ~~reserved~~ ~~for~~ [[apprentice]]s.		*''Green Belts'' are often denote that one is [[apprentice]] to a [[Laurel]].
	*''Yellow belts'' ~~are~~ often ~~reserved~~ ~~for~~ [[protege]]s, but green belts are sometimes used for ~~them~~, as well.		*''Yellow belts'' often show that one is the [[protege]]s of a [[Pelican]], but green belts are sometimes used for this, as well.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Paul Matisz at 15:52, 10 July 2008

2008-07-10T15:52:37Z

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	The decorative form that women wear with their dresses, often made of cloth and [[embroidery\|embroidered]], is known as a [[girdle]].		The decorative form that women wear with their dresses, often made of cloth and [[embroidery\|embroidered]], is known as a [[girdle]].

	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s. Other colours are commonly used for [[squire]]s ([[red]]), [[apprentice]]s ([[green]]) and [[protege]]s ([[yellow]]), but this is just a [[tradition]], not a [[laws\|rule]].

	Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].		Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].

			==Belt Colour in the SCA==
			In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s, one of the few examples of [[sumptuary law]]. Other colours, however are not restricted in any way, although various [[IKA\|customs]] exist in various kingdoms and people avoid the use of certain colours to avoid being seen as presumptuous.
			*''Red belts'' are often used for [[squire]]s.
			*''Green Belts'' are often reserved for [[apprentice]]s.
			*''Yellow belts'' are often reserved for [[protege]]s, but green belts are sometimes used for them, as well.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

KarenLarsdatter: Added relevant external links

2007-09-08T15:30:39Z

Added relevant external links

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	Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].		Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].

			== External Links ==
			* [http://www.larsdatter.com/belts.htm Belts in the Middle Ages and Renaissance]
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=662 Atlantian A&S Links: Belts]

	[[category:clothing]]		[[category:clothing]]

Cian: links

2007-01-31T22:45:28Z

links

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	A '''belt''' is a length of some material, often [[leather]], cord or woven cloth worn around the waist. Metal belts are also known, such as the [[plaque belt]]s popular in the [[14th Century]].		A '''belt''' is a length of some material, often [[leather]], cord or [[weaving\|woven]] [[cloth]] worn around the waist. [[Metal]] belts are also known, such as the [[plaque belt]]s popular in the [[14th Century]].


	Belts can be fastened in a wide variety of ways, using [[buckle]]s, rings and the like, or they could simply be tied. Many (some indicate the vast majority) of belts had [[strap end]]s of similar materials on the end of the belt.		Belts can be fastened in a wide variety of ways, using [[buckle]]s, rings and the like, or they could simply be tied. Many (some indicate the vast majority) of belts had [[strap end]]s of similar materials on the end of the belt.

	Belts were used to gather [[clothing]], provide support for structures such as [[scabbard]]s, a [[dagger\|knife]] sheaf, a pouch or for adjusting clothing to keep it out of the weather.		Belts were used to gather [[clothing]], provide support for structures such as [[scabbard]]s, a [[dagger\|knife]] [[sheaf]], a [[pouch]] or for adjusting clothing to keep it out of the weather.

	Typical [[Viking]] belts were rarely greater than 25mm (1 inch), based on surviving [[buckle]]s and [[strap end]]s.		Typical [[Viking]] belts were rarely greater than 25mm (1 inch), based on surviving [[buckle]]s and [[strap end]]s.
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	In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s. Other colours are commonly used for [[squire]]s ([[red]]), [[apprentice]]s ([[green]]) and [[protege]]s ([[yellow]]), but this is just a [[tradition]], not a [[laws\|rule]].		In the [[SCA]], a distinctly [[white]] belt is reserved for [[knight]]s. Other colours are commonly used for [[squire]]s ([[red]]), [[apprentice]]s ([[green]]) and [[protege]]s ([[yellow]]), but this is just a [[tradition]], not a [[laws\|rule]].

	Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].		Contrary to common [[SCA]] belief, [[period]] belts often had buckles, and were not just straps of [[leather]] with a metal ring attached. Belts with [[buckle]]s can be seen in [[illumination\|illuminated]] [[manuscript]]s, and as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]].

	[[category:clothing]]		[[category:clothing]]

AlexandreDavigne at 19:47, 31 January 2007

2007-01-31T19:47:03Z

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	A '''belt''' is a length of [[leather]], cord or woven cloth worn around the waist. ~~They~~ ~~could~~ ~~have~~ ~~[[buckle]]s,~~ ~~rings~~ or be ~~tied through~~ the ~~belt again to fasten the same. Many (some indicate the vast majority) of belts had~~ [[~~strap~~ ~~end~~]]s of ~~similar materials on~~ the ~~end~~ ~~of the belt~~.		A '''belt''' is a length of some material, often [[leather]], cord or woven cloth worn around the waist. Metal belts are also known, such as the [[plaque belt]]s popular in the [[14th Century]].


			Belts can be fastened in a wide variety of ways, using [[buckle]]s, rings and the like, or they could simply be tied. Many (some indicate the vast majority) of belts had [[strap end]]s of similar materials on the end of the belt.

	Belts were used to gather [[clothing]], provide support for structures such as [[scabbard]]s, a [[dagger\|knife]] sheaf, a pouch or for adjusting clothing to keep it out of the weather.		Belts were used to gather [[clothing]], provide support for structures such as [[scabbard]]s, a [[dagger\|knife]] sheaf, a pouch or for adjusting clothing to keep it out of the weather.