12th-13th century AD. A gilt bronze buckle with rectangular plate formed as an openwork boss with regardant lion, its tail curled over its back, gilded surface and attachment rivet remaining to one corner; attached to the loop by an extension coiled over the rear edge; separate loop expanding towards the forward edge, ornamented with foliate designs; tongue formed as a flat sheet-metal spike. Cf. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, fig.530. 10 grams, 42mm (1 1/2"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK.