Belt for 16th Century Wear

Another step towards looking slightly less disreputable.

On the one hand it feels like cheating to 'make' something by assembling it from prefabricated parts. On the other, I drilled metal for the first time, so it feels like an accomplishment.

The buckle and chape are the 'rose' style (~16th century) from Billy and Charlie's Finest Quality Pewter Goods, purse hanger from the same (undated).  I used a 1/2" leather belt blank, and so it was mostly a matter of drilling some holes, hammering six rivets, and stabbing the leather with an awl repeatedly.

Now to finish the purse...