This is what I have:
3/4 spec. buckle and strap end
6 rosette mounts with rivets and burrs
all in steel

I have a question on the attachment of the buckle. Would it be appropriate to sew the buckle on?

This is the sort of arrangement I am looking at:

Buckles with plates

Now buckles on spurs in the 14thc had a hook built into the buckle in most cases. Also in the above site, you will see the first buckle is a zomorphic, which is designed to be riveted directly to the belt. Another type of buckle is the forked spacer. It too is on that page (making it a great visual reference page) but that is a wealthy persons buckle for sure. So there are a variety of ways of attaching a buckle, including sewing it, but buckle plates would be the most common.

[ 07-20-2004: Message edited by: Woodcrafter ]

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There are surviving pieces with mixed metals or materials. But normally from repairs. A woodworker with a ready supply of Poplar boards, would replace the lid of an Oak chest with one made of Poplar. So if you have iron fittings and iron belt mounts, then replacing one belt mount with brass or pewter one would be very acceptable.

The pictured belt mounts look very nice indeed! Please post a pic of the finished belt!

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