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Tyger Forge
Hand
crafted belt buckles
 Tyger Forge historic and original custom designs are
hand-wrought one-at-a-time by village metalsmithy Mark Goodwin. He uses
traditional hand tools to cut, shape, and solder the finest solid metals.
Even the rivets are hand formed. You will not find his signature cone-head
rivets anywhere else. Each creation incorporates a warm mix of metals
finished with the hand-rubbed natural color of the metal. If you want
something unique and hand-made, these buckles are for you. They are
perfect for either Highland dress or for reenactment.
These buckles are simple, strong, and functional. And
each creation is made with the intention that it should become a cherished and
enduring possession that will be passed on to generations to come. As
these are individually handcrafted items, some minor variations can be expected
in each unique piece.
Each style of buckle can be made with a combination of brass,
copper, pewter and sterling silver metals. Images are meant to be
representative. Any style can be made from any of the listed metals.
These buckles are made to fit on standard 2.25" or 2.5" kilt belts.
Made in USA. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for
delivery. Call about our current stock for rush order.
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for larger image. More styles to be added soon.
| Cross Pattee This cross
is often associated with Crusaders and the Crusades. The heraldic
cross pattee was used by two Crusader orders: the Teutonic Knights and the
Knights Templar who adopted a red cross on their white robes in 1147.
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Pewter on brass |
| Bottony Cross A bottony
cross is a cross having each arm terminating in three rounded lobes, forming
a sort of trefoil. The cross bottony can be used as a symbol of the
Holy Trinity.
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Brass on copper |
| Labyrinth of Jericho
Labyrinths are symbolic forms of pilgrimage; people walk the path, ascending
toward salvation or enlightenment. Many people could not afford to
travel to holy sites and lands, so labyrinths and prayer substituted for
such travel.
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Brass on copper |
| Fleur de Lis While it is
an enduring symbol of France, the Fleur de Lis has been used across Europe
and Great Britain for hundreds of years.
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Brass on copper |
| Triskelion The
triscele has been used since ancient times in Celtic culture to symbolize
the circle of life. It has also been a symbol of the Trinity in
Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales.
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Brass on copper |
| Chi Rho The Chi Rho
is one of the earliest christograms. It is formed by superimposing the first
two letters in the Greek spelling of the word Christ (Greek "Χριστός" ), chi
= ch and rho = r). Many believe that the Chi Rho symbol is the actual origin
of the Celtic Cross. Early stone carvings in Scotland and Ireland that show
the Chi Rho formed with the Chi (X) in the upper circle of the Rho (P),
which if you just tilt the top of the Rho to the left a bit, gives you a
perfect Celtic Cross. The Chi Rho invokes the crucifixion of Jesus as well
as symbolizing his status as the Christ.
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Pewter on brass |
| Chi Rho with Alpha & Omega The Chi Rho
is one of the earliest christograms. It is formed by superimposing the first
two letters in the Greek spelling of the word Christ (Greek "Χριστός" ), chi
= ch and rho = r). Many believe that the Chi Rho symbol is the actual origin
of the Celtic Cross. Early stone carvings in Scotland and Ireland that show
the Chi Rho formed with the Chi (X) in the upper circle of the Rho (P),
which if you just tilt the top of the Rho to the left a bit, gives you a
perfect Celtic Cross. The Alpha & Omega are the first and last letters of
the Greek Alphabet, symbolizing Christ as the beginning and end of all
things.
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Brass on copper |
| Four Thistles The
national flower of Scotland is the thistle. Legend tells of Viking
invaders stepping on thistles at night and crying out, alerting the
defenders to their presence.
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Pewter on brass |
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LEATHER KILT BELT
$55.00
Premium quality leather kilt belt with grain effect
and adjustable strap. Quality leather, made in Nova Scotia. Standard 2.25"
width. Buckle not included.
Some sizes kept in stock for immediate shipment. 2 to 4 weeks for delivery
if not in inventory.
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