Weir hangings

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Gothic plate armor with defensive hanger, around 1490

The weir hanger ( medieval name: Wehriegenk) is an often splendidly decorated belt (Latin: Cingulum militare ) hung over the shoulder or looped around the middle of the body , in which the side guard (an edged weapon such as a rapier or sword ) was carried. Shoulder and hip girdles can form a weir sling together. The weir sling is part of the armor . A weir hanger could also be used to attach one or more knives or daggers to the chest .

heraldry

Weir hangings in the coat of arms of those of Metzradt

In heraldry , "weir hangings" denote a series of inclined, connected wakes or diamonds on the dividing line.

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  1. ↑ Gert Oswald : Lexicon of Heraldry. Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig 1984, p. 439.