Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. costume components
7. belt components

Anotations

Scope note:

Components of some belts, especially those that formed a part of early medieval dress: a counter plate was placed opposite the buckle. These were found on belts that would have included a buckle, and sometimes a rectangular back plate placed in the middle of the belt at the back for decoration.