A Buckle decorated with Fighting Knights from Kígyóspuszta, Hungary 13th century

[Druzhina]

A Buckle decorated with Fighting Knights from Kígyóspuszta, Hungary, 13th century
Comparing David Nicolle's drawing with the photo it can be seen that b has antlers on his helmet rather than curved horns and d does not have a diamond shaped pommel.

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A Buckle decorated with Fighting Knights from Kígyóspuszta, Hungary, 13th century

There doesn't seem to be many contemporary 13th century illustrations of Hungarians. Does anyone have any?


Druzhina
13th Century Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

That's a serious piece of status symbol right there!

[Subedai]

That is a really interesting find. I have been trying to gather information of 13th C Hungarian troops as part of my ongoing 'Mongol Project' but have been almost totally unsuccessful. I have watched your posts with interest in the hope that something good might pop up and that belt buckle is most definitely it. It indicates beyond a shadow of a doubt just how effective European -especially German- influence was at the Hungarian court, so when I do my Hungarians I can quite happily order the Pendraken European Knights knowing they are of the right type.

[Druzhina]

There is also:
A seal of Stephen V as a Hungarian Knight, 1263
The front of the seal with King-junior Stephen of Eastern Hungary, 1263

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A seal of Stephen V as a Hungarian Knight, 1263

Druzhina
Illustrations of Hungarian Costume & Soldiers