Copper-alloy, 3.86 grams, 37.15 mm. 13th-14th century AD. A delicate cast buckle with integral plate. The loop is formed as an ellipse extending on the rear edge to a transverse collar and a subtriangular plate ending in a point with a collar double-looped below, similar to a fleur de lys motif. The fine (about 1mm thick) tongue is still in place. There are two rivet-holes in the plate; one rivet is still in place. Reference: Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002 p.79 items 320/321. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.